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   Ilia Topuria

   "El Matador"

   15-0-0

   100<-95<-85<-60 Late 20s, great boxing w/ crazy power for size, strong wrestling and subs too, 8-0 all finishes on regionals incl 2-0 Brave and 1-0 CW vs good opps, now 4-0 UFC, 145->155 after weight cut struggles but short for LW. Got beat up/KDed early by much larger T45 Herbert but good instincts to force wrestling, survive until R2 then land nasty body shot into 1-hit overhand right KO as part of nice flurry 2ND 155->145, massive speed and striking tech advs vs undef T85 grappler Mitchell, constant powerful rights but started to overthrow R2 looking for KO, good jab, tight combos, heavy leg kick early, fast movement to not give good TD target, stuffed lots of 1-legs but TDed late R1, active guard, KDed opp R2 w/ big right, took top control and worked to side, grabbed A-T as opp got up for SUB W, 13-0 w/ 5-0 UFC 3RD Much faster than T85 GK Emmett, established consistent leg kicks early, tons of jabs esp later rnds battered opp's face, unpredictable clean right hands, mixed in lead hooks incl R4 KD w/ scoop hook mid-combo, good shell to deflect big power punches esp early R1, excellent footwork for outside movement, KD late R4 then easy mount and hard GnP, keeps head off center and made opp miss lots but took shots to start R5 after slight slowdown, returned to good movement, TD mid-rnd, great control through explosive rolls, added hooks and beat opp up incl flattening from back mount, dominant 25-min DEC W incl 50-42 for 1 judge, 14-0 4TH Title shot vs T100 Volk, took lots of quick kicks to leg+body but few huge calf kicks hurt opp R1, good timing on rights esp overhands for some clean lands, less volume but more power, controlled center of cage and din't let opp pressure, took few knees in brief clinches, fast hands when extending combos, missed/glanced 4 shots at fence but short overhand right to chin for clean KO, 15-0 + 7-0 UFC
   

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   Max Holloway

   "Blessed"

   26-7-0

   100+<- - -95 Early 30s, great ammy and 4-0 regionals, next-lvl boxing from either stance, legendary chin and cardio, great knees to body, great grappling too, longtime UFC champ, 19-6 UFC w/ 2 Ls to Volk in close fights 2ND Picked apart by faster T100 Volk, landed some great shots but accuracy and power disadvs, tried to mix in grappling late but not strong enough to move opp, 25-min DEC L and 0-3 in series 3RD Patient and mobile vs streaking T90 Allen, fantastic jabs and quick combos, crunching body kicks, mixed in creative strikes in transitions, beautiful footwork and timing, took some power lefts esp R1+2 but great chin, maintained high pace, pushed back by opp's aggression R5 and took some shots but good counters incl perfect spin elbow, engaged in brawl to end fight, DEC W, 20-7 UFC 4TH Usual beautiful striking vs T80 TKZ but took harder shots than usual incl R1 stun from hook, stayed composed and landed great counters incl own stun, v-effective lead hand w/ sharp jabs and quick hooks over opp's guard, KD early R2 w/ straight right but didn't follow up, grabbed anaconda as opp got up, cranked it tight w/ good turns but couldn't get sub, moved head and feet better to avoid most shots and land power w/ both hands but still took some dmg, surprised by wild blitz early R3 but found timing quickly, overhand right for clean KO before opp could land own bomb
   

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   Alexander Volkanovski

   "The Great"

   26-4-0

   95<- - - - - -100<-95 Mid 30s, ridiculous cardio and strength, used to be 200+lb rugby player, comprehensive beatdown of T85 TKZ to push for GOAT status @145 2ND Deconstruction of T95 Holloway to go 3-0 in series, 12-0 UFC w/ 4 title-Ds and 22W streak, great elusive movement and striking guard, fluid stance switches, heavy jab, fast and powerful hooks and uppercuts, good TDD and v-strong clinch control 3RD 145->155 for title shot vs T100 Makhachev, traded KDs R1+2, solid leg kicks, couldn't use jab bec opp lefty, struggled some w/ range, got back taken late R1 and most of R4 but incredible RNC D, generally impressive TDD, used strength to explode up and even some reversals on fence, close exchanges most of R5 but big combo towards end to take rnd, crazy pace finally tired opp some R5, KD w/ big right then heavy GnP from top guard but not enough for finish, 47-48 DEC L 4TH 155->145 vs T95 interim champ Rodriguez, took some counter kicks while coming forward R1+2 but power adv in punches, great timing on 2-leg TDs and showed variety w/ trips and drag-down mat returns, v-strong grip to keep arms locked, top guard control early then hard elbows and punches from top half, kept head off chest to generate more power but not high enough to allow opp room to escape, consistent output for big dmg w/o wasting energy, stayed in control through inversions, more forward pressure R3 but took most dmg in longest time on feet incl couple ?-kicks, rocked opp w/ right hook to interrupt combo, well placed hooks from diff angles and uppercut through guard then dumped opp to ground w/ 2-leg, postured into low crouch and rained GnP w/ both hands for TKO W, 5th title-D 5TH 145->155 v-s-n for rematch vs T100 Makhachev, barely threw a strike, took couple body kicks, good TDD but pushed to fence and ate few knees, KOed by head kick into GnP back in space 6TH 155->145 vs undef T95 Topuria, lots of quick kicks to body and leg esp w/ lead leg but hurt by few powerful calf kicks from opp, more volume w/ nice jabs+lead hooks, circled outside w/ good angles but left head up + on center so took overhands, few nice knees to body in brief clinches, didn't try to grapple or pressure much, was outscoring opp R2 but backed to fence avoiding/deflecting long combo, KOed cold by overhand right for title-L, 13-3 UFC but 3/4Ls
   

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   Movsar Evloev

   18-0-0

   95<- -85<-75<-70 Early 30s, undef, M-1 champ @135+Ds, 5-0 UFC all DEC vs strong comp 2ND Showed fluid and varied striking, casual-looking strike avoidance to get just out of range, mixed TDs well and effective w/ top control, delivered good GnP but not super high output, incredible control during several-min scramble R3, clear DEC W vs T75 Ige, 7-0 UFC 3RD Vs v-s-n T15 BJJ ace Lopes when Mitchell withdrew, surprised by couple hard early shots, good TD but nearly armbarred, v-tech knee shield to slowly extract arm and disrupt opp's legs, better hip control rest of fight, short GnP R1, faster and tighter boxing combos early R2, tagged opp repeatedly and dodged big shots, TD and dmging GnP esp posturing and standing, not far from TKO once and landed lots of clean shots, less striking adv R3 but more wrestling control, creative kicks to back of calf from standing back control but nearly kimuraed and had to give up position, careful back-door escape, adapted to jump over and come out on top 2nd time opp tried same sub but nearly caught in kneebar transition, used hand to prevent hyperextension, held on for DEC W, 17-0 4TH Improved striking esp head movement vs T90 Allen, landed quick combos and jabs then faded away, incredible 1-leg entries then transitions to waist-lock, v-agile to maintain control through tons of rolls, repeated mat returns by kicking out leg at fence, snuck in short hooks under armpit, TDs earlier R2 after control late R1, flash KD late R2 w/ step-in jab, hard right hook as opp got up, on retreat more R3 to avoid aggression but still took bigger shots esp hooks, nice timing on TDAs and some control but less sustained, took some back elbows while holding body lock, drilled by knees after sprawled on but couple barely illegal bec hand scraping ground, got clinch control late to kill time, incredible cardio to not tire despite intense wrestling transitions, 29-28 DEC W, 8-0 UFC
   

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   Brian Ortega

   "T-City"

   16-3-0, 1 NC

   90<-85<- -90 Early 30s, BJJ master w/ esp nasty triangles, 8-0 regional w/ RFA title, started 6-0 all finishes UFC then Dr-stop R4 in title shot vs Holloway, 25-min DEC W vs TKZ then DEC L to Volk in 2nd title shot, had tight gilly and triangle but couldn't quite finish, outclassed on feet for 25-min DEC L 2ND Was getting outstruck by T85 Rodriguez, started cage smothering w/ short strikes, got TDs but R1 shoulder dislocation, unlucky L 3RD 1.5+ years off, rematch vs T90 Rodriguez, rocked by early straights then took beating to head and body incl knees/kicks, v-tough to fight through, took hrd GnP from bottom guard but enough triangles threats and blocking to survive and take back late R1 when opp threatened calf slicer, pressure w/ few boxing combos early R2/3, TD into long top half R2 w/ accurate short elbows, sliced opp open and kept landing around/through D, beautiful trip from fence control early R3, straight to mount w/ A-T set up, tons of pressure w/ shift to side, forced tap even though opp tried to turn, SUB W, 8-3 UFC
   

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   Arnold Allen

   "Almighty"

   19-3-0

   85<- - -90<-85<-80 Early 30s, ripped, lefty, well-rounded, 7/9 regional Ws by finish w/ only L by DEC to quality regional, 9-0 UFC vs range of opps, most recently Yusuff and Hooker. Lots of DEC so flys under radar slightly but blitzed Hooker w/ crazy sequence of punches, got standing finish w/ knees and elbows 2ND Great footwork to take outside position in boxing battle w/ T85 Kattar, needed few mins to find range but hard straight lefts once he did, good angles mid-combo, good striking guard, opp blew out knee late R1, TKO W for 10-0 UFC 3RD V-tech striking battle vs T95 Holloway, great footwork and movement but couldn't quite match opp's volume/handspeed esp R3+4, too hesitant R1 but some power shots and more clean lands R2 w/ well timed overhand left counters, took lots of volume and body kicks, slowed slightly faster than opp but still good cardio, great aggression R5, went for broke w/ power shots and pressed opp back, some brief clinches to recover energy, great chin to absorb hard strikes late, 25-min DEC L 4TH Good output but struggled to land clean vs undef T85 Evloev, took volume of jabs/straights, TDed often by 1-legs, repeated Granby rolls but opp stayed in control esp R2, snuck nice back elbows to counter body lock but took short hooks, never hurt by GnP but ate some volume at fence or on ground, flash KDed late R2 by jab then ate big hook, pushed pace more R3 w/ longer combos, landed best hooks but never hurt opp, hard knees from front headlock after sprawl but couple barely illegal bec opp touched ground, heart+cardio to push pace after intense grappling earlier in fight but got controlled late so couldn’t get finish, 28-29 DEC L, 10-2 UFC
   

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   Yair Rodriguez

   "El Pantera"

   18-5-0, 1 NC

   85<-90<-95<-90<- -85 Early 30s, elite striker w/ long legs, v-creative 2-0 TUF, 8-2 UFC. Crazy elbows w/ legendary last-sec KO of TKZ, super tough, great calf kicks 2ND Landed strong combos on T90 Ortega, got controlled on fence, threatened armbars on ground but no danger, got freak R1 TKO W w/ shoulder dislocation 3RD Interim title shot vs T90 Emmett, chained together creative strikes, well-timed knees and elbows, variety of kicks, esp heavy to body, got KDed late R1 by big overhand right and took some heavy GnP, more hard lands R2 incl flying knee that got caught, TDed but good guard, quick triangle and adjustment for R2 SUB W, 10-2 UFC 3RD Title unification vs T100 Volk, snappy calf and body kicks set up great ?-kicks esp 2 clean R3, some nice spins and switches, slightly too wide w/ boxing and took some hard shots, countering R1+2 and TDed whenever opp got close, active off back esp w/ legs and tried rolls but took big GnP esp elbows from bottom guard, worked up on fence but couldn't break grips and got re-TDed, on retreat more R3 and effective w/ counters at range but got careless, stunned by right hook when hands dropped while kicking, retreated to fence but took power shots, dumped to ground and smashed by GnP while shelled up for TKO L 4TH Sharp striking early vs previously beaten T85 Ortega, rocked opp w/ couple straights, huge variety of follow-ups w/ good boxing, knees+kicks esp to body, constant pressure but couldn't get finish, unafraid of dangerous guard when opp forced to back, aggressive + heavy GnP while avoiding sub threat, mistake late to attack calf slicer and give back but no time to be punished, surprised by heavy pressure R2/3, TDed easily R2 and stuck at fence base taking elbows from bottom half most of rnd, never hurt bad but cut and not close to getting up, prevented initial TDA R3 but pushed to fence, tripped, mounted, A-Ted w/o much D, 1st SUB L
   

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   Josh Emmett

   "CC0"

   19-4-0

   85<-80<-85<-90<- -80 Late 30s, short+muscular, wrestling background and strong for weight class, insane power in right hand but can get 1-dimensional chasing it, really smooth boxing when he lets it flow. 9-0 regionals w/ title+D, beat undef prospect and future UFC, 8-3 UFC mostly DEC despite power, 3 KOs, fighting great comp, started @155, missed time w/ knee injury 2ND Powerful hooks to head and sometimes body of T90 Kattar, not as tech boxing but explosive and did more dmg R1-3, slowed late and missed bigger, got pieced up but held on for 25-min close split DEC W, 9-3 UFC w/ strong 5W streak 3RD Interim title shot vs T90 Yair, struggled early w/ range and creativity, took some heavy kicks, found timing and KD w/ big right, solid elbows from side and big shots from guard to end rnd, couple more heavy shots R2 but less volume, ate flying knee but good catch TD, landed few GnP but careless w/ arms and subbed by triangle 4TH Pushed pace early but much slower than undef T85 Topuria, picked apart by jabs and low kicks but absurd toughness, kept throwing power w/ both hands and clear impact when connected but struggled to close distance or land combos, hurt by some jabs and wobbled few times, KDed twice R4 but insane toughness to keep moving through big GnP, bleeding and swollen but no thought of quitting, v-aggressive w/ good power shots early R5, forced opp to retreat but got outworked by quick strikes then TDed, showed versatility w/ Granby rolls and nearly escaped but opp too smooth on top, took big GnP to end R4/5, outclassed for 25-min DEC L, 9-4 UFC 5TH Stayed at distance vs s-n T80 Mitchell, annihilated opp w/ overhand right after dodging quick combo, flatline KO
   

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   Calvin Kattar

   "The Boston Finisher"

   23-8-0

   85-<-90<-85 Mid 30s, tons of good DEC on New England regionals, elite boxing, amazing jab and super-high output, non-stop forward pressure, did well to mix in unexpected TDs vs Chikadze, insanely durable but does take some to land some, mixed in beautiful step-in and spinning elbows, comprehensive 25-min DEC W to go 7-3 and rebound from historic beating from Holloway 2ND Great jab and movement all fight but couldn't match power of T80 Emmett, hesitant until R4+5 w/ forward pressure, more nice step-in elbows, close split L to go 7-4 UFC vs great comp 3RD High-lvl boxing exchanges vs T90 Allen, couple minutes finding range, some good jabs and couple clean combos but took more shots in return, blew out knee after bad landing from flying knee late R1, tried to start R2 but collapsed again on 1st engagement, unlucky TKO L, 7-5 UFC
   

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    Movlid Khaybulaev

    "Killer"

    21-0-1, 1 NC

    80<-75<-70<-55<-50<-30 Early 30s Dagi grinder, short, 19-0-1, finished lots of tough opps in RUS, DEC W vs undef future-UFC in ONE cameo and R1 RNC of JM in UAE cameo, only draw vs wrestler Harrison. Dominated normally strong wrestler Wade, incredible patience/weight distribution from top, always worked his way to the back for DEC W, 5-0-1 PFL and 2021 champ, only L overturned for opp's PEDs 2ND Missed 1.5 years w/ eye injury, 2023 return vs T5 power-puncher, overhand rights into TDs every rnd and early guard-pull trying flying armbar, easy reversal, shelved legs, controlled wrists, heavy shoulder pressure, dominated at fence base and easy mat returns but no risks to try to dmg w/ GNP, boring DEC W, 20-0-1 3RD Quick lateral movement vs s-n T10 wrestler Diamond, stunned opp early w/ guard-piercing right uppercut into lead left hooks, sharp right hooks w/ no windup, traded few jabs, kept good distance and faded away to avoid power shots, easy sprawl on R1 TDA into front headlock and short shots to body, repeated flying knees incl hard KD into huge GnP to end R1, snagged 1-leg for easy R2 TD, good head positioning and heavy hips for dominant control, scored w/ short hooks mostly from top guard, easy stack passes to half on either side, heavy shoulder pressure to set up A-Ts from diff positions, passed to mount then mostly fell to side for R2 SUB W, 7-0-1 PFL
    

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    Giga Chikadze

    "Ninja"  |  15-3-0

    80+<-85<-80<-70 Mid 30s, fantastic KBer w/ dangerous left kicks esp to body and powerful hands, crushed lots of cans+noobs, Ls in debut and RNCed DWCS 2019. Solid get-ups but can be vulnerable to getting controlled by wrestling, started 7-0 UFC w/ 3 straight KOs incl 2 by kick. Aggressive R1 but had to grapple lots and seemed to gas quickly in 1st 5-rnder, absorbed tons of dmg but still swinging hard until final bell, DEC L to Kattar 2ND 1.5+ years off w/ injuries, slow start vs T55 Caceres and allowed opp to land volume at range, big power adv once he found range and timing of movement, v-fast and dmging straight rights, consistent body kicks, not many calf kicks but had power, good evasion esp R2+3, started to slip and throw overhand right incl R3 stun, hurt opp few times but not enough to finish, kept good pace for 30-27 DEC W, 8-1 UFC
    

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    Lerone Murphy

    "The Miracle"  |  13-0-1

    80<- -65<-60 Early 30s, lean + athletic, switches stances, 4-0 ammy then 8-0 regionals w/ 5 R1 KOs, some cans but couple good opps, draw vs Tukhugov in UFC debut but 3W streak on prelims since for 11-0-1 overall. Controlled easily in wrestling for 1 rnd, kept transitioning to try to escape but didn't break hands. Timed a beautiful knee early R2 for instant KO of Amirkhani 2ND 1.5 years off for injuries, hard straights esp lefts vs s-n undef T25 Santos, mixed in kicks to all lvls, TDed every rnd, good scrambles and usually got up or reversed but gave back R2, stopped RNCs but almost armbarred late, couldn't establish O on ground, on back foot R1 but maintained better and pushed high output R3, accurate and tech w/ straight punches, dips hard hooks to body, split DEC W 3RD Slight adv everywhere vs T50 Culibao, more variety in striking, figured out opp's rhythm and attacks early, fast feet and tight guard for good D, dmg at range or in close, nice combo R1 incl couple clean punches to set up TDA, TD mid R2 and worked to back, RNC tries never close but lots of control, great cardio to push more R3, some hard straights w/ fast hands, delayed KD w/ glancing liver kick, couple deep D'Arce tries then dmg w/ right hooks and elbows from deep half at fence base, clear DEC W w/ 2 30-26 scores, 13-0-1 + 5-0-1 UFC
    

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    Edson Barboza

    "Junior"  |  24-11-0

    75<-70<-65<-70<- -75 Late 30s, jacked, UFC legend w/ world-class kicks, esp to calf. Most of career @155, 2-3 @145 vs tough ranked opps. Landed couple nasty leg kicks but TDed and beaten up by T75 Mitchell for DEC L, 7/10 Ls 2ND Year+ off, traded jabs w/ T65 Quarantillo and landed more/harder, couple brutal leg kicks, unusual angles on short overhands w/ big power, avoided 2 early TDAs then timed perfect knee w/ back to fence for huge R1 KO, 17-11 UFC 3RD Rocked early and often by power rights vs T75 Yusuff, KDed and nearly finished but tightened guard, survived on fence, TDed and took some GnP but good guard to buy time to recover, better stamina starting mid-R2, moved head + solid footwork to avoid jabs and land own harder, great body work w/ variety of kicks incl spin, clinch knees, hard hooks esp lead left, brought hooks to head in combos, KD late R3 w/ glancing wheel kick, wasted some time setting up choke then solid GnP hooks, kept consistent forward pressure to prevent opp regaining rhythm later rnds, controlled clinches in space and few on fence, 48-46 DEC W after 8-10 R1
    

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    Bryce Mitchell

    "Thug Nasty"  |  16-2-0

    75<- -80<-85<-75 Late 20s, 15-0 w/ 8 regionals subs, title+D, 2-0 WSOF, 1-1 TUF, 6-0 UFC. Elite grappler, strong TD entries, good top control and GnP, lethal subs. TD T70 Barboza easily and dropped hard shots from guard, worked to advance position and won dominant DEC 2ND Couldn't match striking speed of undef T60 Topuria, stung by repeated combos esp rights, landed couple shots when opp overswung but outmatched, good timing and explosion on 1-legs but stuffed until late R1 and couldn't do much dmg, KDed R2 by big right then A-Ted for 1st L, 6-1 UFC 3RD Some calf kicks but little boxing vs T75 Ige, good guard down middle but caught by wide hooks and cut R1+2, good TDA entries esp 1-legs, struggled to get TDs in space but better on fence w/ trips, couldn't control early but straight to mount late R1 and mid R2, few solid GnP shots but never flurries, tried to set up A-Ts, much earlier grappling R3, re-shot after stuffed once, crazy flexibility to not fall off back and lock B-T from v-unusual angle, strong hips to control opp, long back take but no strikes and couldn't free hands for subs, great read to swivel to mount but couldn't stay, few small shots in transitions, tons of control until reversed late, DEC W 4TH Little early pressure vs T80 Emmet but couldn’t corner opp, KOed cold by overhand right after leading w/ head and missing 1-2, scary L, 7-2 UFC
    

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    Jack Shore

    "Tank"  |  17-1-0

    75+<-85<-65<- -60 Late 20s, 12-0 ammy w/ IMMAF 2015 Euro W, 11-0 regionals almost all CW incl title+D, showed full well-rounded skillset vs T75 Valiev. Can wrestle/get TDs, BJJ-BB w/ good get ups and ground movement, crisp boxing w/ 2 R3 KDs, and nice kicks.DEC W for 5-0 UFC 2ND Good TDD vs T75 wrestler Simon but controlled on fence, nice jab but not much space to strike, stunned, pounded, then A-Ted R2 for 1st L, 5-1 UFC 3RD 135->145 vs T30 wrestler Amirkhani, pushed to fence early, 1 reversal but TDed and controlled rest of rnd, good scramble attempts and great re-guards to prevent passes but couldn't get up, started to land sharp jab, hooks w/ both hands, few head kicks R2 as opp gassed, stuffed sloppy TDAs, got own late TD from clinch, easy mount and tried A-T but re-mounted when he felt it wasn't in, fluidly took back and worked in RNC for SUB W, 6-1 UFC
    

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    Islam Omarov

    15-0-0

    75<-60<-55<-45<-25<-15 Mid 20s Dagi, 1st 6 fights R1 finishes vs noobs then 5-straight DEC W vs better comp. Smothered hyped T25 striking prospect Tumenov then outwrestled T25 vet grappler Yunusov, incredibly fluid and creative in transitions, hard to shake control, threatens dangerous gilly and kimuras to set up position changes, great knees to ribs/back on ground, constantly finding ways to dmg or advance 2ND Used feints to push T2 SFT champ to fence then easy TD and control R1, traded couple shots R2+3 then ducked past advancing opp for more TDs, mat returns on any scramble attempts, locked up gilly from top R3 for SUB W, 12-0 and 5-0 ACA 3RD Missed weight vs s-n T7 BRZ finisher, early TDs R1+2, tried guard passes but mostly Ding subs from flexible opp, took back on fence both rnds, good control, hard knees to body and legs R2, threatened RNCs, got deep R1 but opp angled out, quick transition R2 and got SUB from slight angle, 13-0 4TH Title shot vs T55 Suleymanov, few calf kicks but took long punches from taller opp, body kicks caught for TDs R1+2, stuck in bottom half/guard most of R1 but controlled posture, tried to set up gillys, prevented major dmg, mount late but well-timed bridge to escape, threatened inverted triangle from N/S bottom to show creative BJJ, reversal in final secs, scrambled up quick when TDed R2, good drive to finish initially-stopped 1-leg, big mat returns, nasty knees to ribs at fence base, felt opp fade so unloaded w/ hooks to body and head for min+ while partially controlling turtle w/ 1 arm, great weight use to prevent get up, eventual TKO for cumulative unanswered shots, 14-0 + 7-0 ACA
    

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    Diego Lopes

    24-6-0

    70<-60<-25<-15<- -10<-15<- -10 Late 20s, dominated BRZ then MX w/ elite BJJ and decent power in hands but striking tech unrefined. LUX title+2D but tech DEC L to Brito on DWCS 2021. Great transitions, should have DEC W vs Richardson for Fury title but split L bec bad judging 2ND R3 KO of T1 GK to rebound from 2L slide 3RD LUX return vs JM, early KD w/ straight right, threatened gilly, transitioned to side to threaten D'Arce, mount w/ good GnP elbows, then back w/ RNCs and more elbows, R2 KD w/ hard right and some hammers to finish, easy W 4TH V-s-n UFC debut vs undef T85 Evloev, aggressive early and landed hard leg kick + 2 big rights, TDed but threatened deep armbar and forced opp to roll, got controlled rest of rnd but threatened and tried to find angles, outboxed early R2, started to swing to big and interrupted by tighter combos, TDed and beaten up w/ little sub threat, landed couple shots R3 but still took more, TDed and controlled on fence, close w/ 1 kimura and great sweep to top but opp worked free, tried same move and got stuffed but great series of transitions to quickly threaten armbar and shift to kneebar, got extension but not enough before end of fight, DEC L 5TH Took brutal early cup kick from T50 Tucker but recovered quick, fast hands using reach adv to land couple sharp shots, TDed but jumped armbar+triangle, switched btwn sub focuses while tightening both, extended opp's arm and rolled through to hyperextend it, quick R1 SUB W, 1-1 UFC, 20/22 Ws by finish 6TH Took big shot but good chin in early power exchanges vs T55 Sabatini, rocked opp w/ hard right hook, rushed forward w/ accurate+power follow-ups for KD, hard short punches for 90-sec GnP W
    

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    Dan Ige

    "50k"  |  18-7-0

    70<-65<-75<-70<-65<-75<- - -80 Early 30s, lefty and can switch, great regional w/ Ws vs prospects and R3 RNC of undef noob on DWCS 2017, big power from efficient punches and really beautiful jab, at best as volume striker w/ KOs out of nowhere but got out-powered by Emmett for DEC L to go 7-4 UFC vs great comp 2ND Dominated by TDs from T75 Evloev, showed some power on feet but much less accurate and slightly slower, kept fighting but had no answers, DEC L for 3L skid and 7-5 UFC 3RD Walked down T70 Jackson, clear power adv, kept opp penned on cage landing big combos, moved head to dodge returns and trusted chin, more explosive in-out, massive R2 KO w/ left hook to rebound 4TH Good pressure to keep Landwehr near cage, moves head well, lots of stance switches and struck well in transitions esp step-in left hooks, flash KDed opp late R1, big KD R2, landed couple good shots on way in but got too close so couldn't finish, good jab w/ natural power, picks shots well so efficient/accurate, faded late R3 after exchanging shots early, took some punishment in clinch but mostly good D, tight guard, good balance to deny 2 1-leg TDAs, DEC W for 9-5 UFC 5TH Powerful hooks from both sides to start R1+2 vs T80 Mitchell, good stance switches and used both hands well, wide but accurate, took few calf kicks but not bothered, lots of good TDD esp in space w/ strong base and balance, TDed at fence late R1, earlier R2, mounted immediately, took few shots R1 and more R2, couldn't take adv when opp pulled guard R2/3, slower reaction R3 and pushed to fence easier, back taken for while but fought B-T well and controlled wrists, mounted again but no big dmg, late reversal+control but few shots, DEC L 6TH Couldn't consistently enter range vs s-n T35 Fili so took few shots on outside but timed overhand right to opp's jab for huge KO, 1 extra hard straight on ground
    

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    Sodiq Yusuff

    "Super"  |  13-4-0

    70<-75<- -70<-75 Early 30s, great athlete, 7-0 ammy, 5-0 regional then KOed by future-UFC in Titan title shot, KO W in Brave cameo then DEC W vs undef future-UFC for DWCS 2018, 5-1 UFC w/ DEC W vs T55 Caceres, missed lots of time w/ injuries. Nasty kicks, esp to legs, but can mix up target anywhere w/ any weapon, great cardio 2ND Early MT clinch vs s-n T1 and destroyed body w/ knees then pulled guard standing and rolled to hip for 30-sec SUB, 6-1 UFC 3RD Year off, v-aggressive early w/ big rights for stuns and KD vs T70 Barboza, nearly finished opp but started head-hunting, wasted power on guard instead of going to body, TD mid R1 w/ top control and solid GnP esp elbows, started strong R2 but slow/stiff rest of fight, didn't manage gas well, lots of single jabs but less pop or accuracy than opp, teeps to knees and body but never v-hard, took brutal variety+volume of body shots, KDed late R3 by wheel kick, good instincts to keep moving on ground and survive, couldn't sustain aggression and got picked apart by hooks/jabs and kicks R3-5, 10-8 R1 but 46-48 DEC L
    

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    Joanderson Brito

    "Tubarão"  |  16-3-1

    65<-45<- -40<-25<-10 Late 20s, shredded, incredibly aggressive w/ 11W streak, mostly KOs incl strong prospects. Showed great sub D vs BJJ-master in DWCS 2021 and got tech DEC W 2ND Threw haymakers in UFC debut vs Algeo, obvious power when he connected but wild, punched way into clinch repeatedly but couldn’t get TDs and wasted lots of energy. Chopping leg kicks but only threw a few. Has good BJJ but got out-wrestled and picked off at range. Started tiring R2 and R3 was getting controlled and swinging desperately, clear DEC L 3RD 1 hard leg kick, crisp double-jab into huge overhand right, aggressive and accurate GnP for shock early KO of T65 Fili, 1-1 UFC 4TH Fast start, took back after s-n T.5 slipped, couple big slams but didn't land in control, standing back takes and worked in RNC for good R1 SUB, 2-1 UFC 5TH Rushed forward w/ wide power hooks vs v-s-n sub-specialist GK, rocked opp early w/ glancing right into power left, clinch control w/ good leverage to land hard shots, TDed opp but threatened by kneebar, few huge shots from standing then sat back to push on butt and clear leg, leaned forward for KO w/ few flush power hooks, 3W streak all R1 finishes but needs better comp 6TH Gilly to underhooks to stop initial 1-leg from JSP, some control on fence and reversal for own TD but rushed and fell off taking back, usual bombs on feet but nothing clean, used power to scramble up when TDed R1 but stuck on back or fence base most of R2 after another 1-leg, took lots of short GnP, gradually built up and immediately jammed ninja choke as opp tried to re-TD, cranked hard for SUB W, 4-1 UFC
    

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    Billy Quarantillo

    18-6-0

    65<-55<-65<-60<-55<-50 Mid 30s, strong ammy, good regional SUBs, 1-1 TUF then regional KOs incl KOTC title, R3 KO of Kirk on DWCS 2018, 4-2 UFC. Nonstop output esp jab but doesn't have much power, leg got chewed up but kept pushing, insane chin and cardio, v-active on ground but DEC L to Burgos 2ND Took big hooks and pushed around in grappling R1 by bigger T55 Hernandez, TDed and took hard GnP from bottom guard but maintained high pace R2 w/ lots of jabs, started to throw harder as opp faded, non-stop dmg for TKO, 5-2 UFC 3RD Early clinch and high pace vs T65 Barboza, boxing combos but took bigger shots and couple nasty leg kicks, close on 1-leg TDA but couldn't get opp fully to ground, tried another overhand into TDA while pushing forward but caught and KOed by clean knee for R1 L, 5-3 UFC 4TH Stuggled w/ awkward timing of T60 Jackson early, took some cuffing hooks then TDed and controlled through scrambles, took volume of GnP but prevented serious dmg, insane cardio to stay fresher R2+3, pushed to fence but great hips, repeated short rights to kidneys in clinch, took few knees but more volume, got opp to ground late R2 and kept better positions during scrambles but couldn't fully get to back, great get-up early R3, maintained high pace and landed more volume in space or close, took few clean shots late but good chin, TDed by 1-leg late but threatened ooma/gogoplata and controlled posture to prevent hard GnP, 29-28 DEC W
    

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    Timur Khizriev

    "Imam"  |  15-0-0

    65<-60<-45<-15 Late 20s Dagi grappler, 11-0 mostly DEC and all 4 finishes R1. Powerful TD and nasty gilly locked in quick, R1 SUB and dominant W vs good regional 2ND Bellator debut vs T30 Weichel, great jab esp w/ left hand but switches stances fluidly, good kicks w/ both legs, TDA late R1 but stuffed so stayed standing w/ speed and sharpness adv, blocked R2 TDA, good range management and lots of chipping shots to legs, got TDed R3 and gave back but Ded subs and shook opp over top, ate late flying knee but maintained volume for DEC W, 12-0 3RD Dominant vs T15 grappler Smullen, huge striking adv, repeatedly rocked opp w/ step-in right uppercuts R1 and landed big shots R3, better angles and timing, avoided return strikes, negated clinches, beautiful trips for own TDs, never let opp set up subs, moves hips well to pass or stay square, less dmg w/ GnP each rnd but good control, DEC W
    

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    Gabriel Alves Braga

    13-1-0

    60<-45<-20<- - -5.5<-2.5 Mid 20s, v-athletic, MT base, 6-0 vs good noobs incl 3-0 Future, dynamic body-work for R2 KO of promising noob in LFA debut 2ND DEC W vs s-n JM, 7-0 and 2-0 LFA 3RD Nasty leg kicks for multiple KDs, great straight punches, good GnP while standing/controlling legs, dominant top control and v-fast transitions btwn positions, dominated good regional in UAE debut, 8-0 4TH PFL-C vs regional zombie, crisp striking early, got opp to ground and took back, threatened RNCs, heavy GnP after shift to mount, too much time trading strikes R2 and let opp be too competitive, easy TD and dominated on top again w/ more good GnP, TD early R3, constant control w/ explosive position shifts, good GnP from side and esp from mount late in rnd, dominant DEC W, 9-0 5TH S-n full PFL debut vs T10 Pinedo, nasty leg kicks inside and out, comfortable stance switches, high+tight guard and angles arms to deflect shots, great head movement, took some counters R1 and big flurry early R2 but never hurt, started to counter R2+3 as opp's movement worsened and got more desperate, great hooks w/ both hands, fast combos, TDed R2+3 but back to feet immediately, could be more aggressive to win rnds clearly but did enough for split DEC W, 10-0 6TH Kicking range vs washed T25 ex-UFC Moraes, stabbing teeps to body, hard calf kicks, worked boxing after couple mins, caught by couple lead hooks and 1 partial head kick, wobbled opp w/ straight right to top of head and KD w/ straight to chin while closing distance, few hammers for TKO W, 11-0, 3-0 PFL 7TH Playoffs vs exp T35 wrestler Wade, great footwork to pressure forward while staying ready to dodge strikes or grappling, traded leg kicks much of R1 but found openings for hard straight rights and some jabs, mixes up punch order in combos, TDed early R2 but great escape from tight gilly and built up well, strong escapes off fence, went back to picking opp apart w/ faster hands and great striking D, surprised by aggressive hooks and uppercuts R3 and took some hard shots but solid chin, regrouped and went back to measured striking incl stunning straight right, pushed to fence for last couple mins but wide+strong base and calm adjustments to stay on feet, split but deserved DEC W, 12-0
    

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    Salahdine Parnasse

    19-2-0

    60<-55<-50<-30<-25<-20 Mid 20s, dominant for KSW mostly DECs, 1st L by bizarre forearm/bicep strike, dominated good opp for R2 RNC as rebound then got revenge vs Torres w/ DEC W to reclaim belt 2ND Showed well rounded skills for title-D vs T15 Rutkowski. Good cage wrestling R1, mixed strikes well, threw snappy head kicks and eventually landed 1 hard for R4 KD, great gas tank, stayed composed and continued to pile on dmg, quickly sunk arm when RNC presented itself for R4 SUB W 3RD 145->155 for interim title shot vs T3.5 KO artist, used fast punches esp jab to disrupt and build dmg esp R1+3, well-timed R2 TD, control on fence base, v-heavy GnP from top half, more sniping on feet and avoided most shots from opp, much fresher R4 and pressured opp to ground, quickly took back on fence base, good weight placement and worked in arm for RNC W, 9-1 KSW w/ 4W streak and 2 titles 4TH 155->145 for title-D vs undef T25 Ruchala, outclassed opp w/ sharped and more varied striking, more strength and better reactions in grappling, elite gas tank, R4 KO w/ nasty soccer kick to liver, 5W streak vs elite comp
    

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    Muhammad Naimov

    "Hillman"  |  11-2-0

    60+<-25<- -1<- -.5<-1.5 Late 20s, 6-1 ammy, started 5-0 pro w/ 4 finishes then DEC L in DWCS 2020 and Titan title shot, bounceback R1 choke of can 2ND Phone-booth fight vs T1 wrestler, got controlled at fence most R1 and some R2, traded hard jabs, landed fewer strikes but more impact w/ hard knees and elbows esp R2, R2+3 both close but slightly more accurate/impactful R3 for close split DEC W 3RD KD of ok regional w/ right head kick after 30 sec, short GnP from turtle then took back, flattened opp w/ leg hooks, big GnP hooks for R1 KO, 3W streak 4TH 145->155 for v-s-n UFC debut vs larger T50 Mullarkey, good leg kicks but picked apart by jabs and hard straight rights, boxing tech disadv but ate shots well, early TDA stuffed, got controlled on fence some and TDed few times but up quick, gave back but fought hands to break grips, retreating after R2 escape and caught opp w/ short right hook directly on chin, finished w/ right hammers for TKO W, 4W streak 5TH 155->145 vs T70 Wood, rocked opp w/ early right, few follow-ups then TD and solid control+GnP but hurt by straight back on feet to end rnd, early TD R2 and lots of cage+ground control, used size adv to shift opp through positions, didn't close space as fast R3 and took more strikes at range, KDed and ate huge GnP to end fight but survived for 29-28 DEC W, 2-0 UFC 6TH Slick spin kick early just missed T5, opp blew out knee dodging, closed space for easy TD from clinch then few GnP as opp curled up, 45-sec TKO W, 6W streak
    

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    Damon Jackson

    "The Leech"  |  23-6-1, 1 NC

    55<-60<-70<- -65<- -55 Mid 30s, tons of regional exp, LFC title then 0-2-1 in 1st UFC run, built back to another LFA title, KOed instantly in PFL by Movlid then joined UFC. Showed solid hands then great top pressure and smooth transition into A-T for R2 SUB vs T45 Kirk to go 3-1 in 2nd stint. Has been KOed in most Ls 2ND Immediate TDs vs s-n undef T8.5, got back control w/ body lock quick but couldn't finish and not much dmg, ate big shots R3 and engaged in brawl then took control of grappling to grind out fight from half guard, DEC W, 4-3-1 UFC 3RD Beautiful early front kick to stun T65 grappler Sabatini, reversed desperation TD into side control then quick mount, rotated to take back and unloaded w/ bombs for 70-sec KO and 4W streak, 5-3-1 UFC 4TH Got walked down by T65 Ige, spent most of fight circling fence eating shots, took more dmg w/ each min, didn't throw back w/ enough power/variety to worry opp, not enough grapple engages and no control w/ few that did, stunned early R2 and KOed later by massive hook 5TH Crazy war vs T55 Quarantillo, came out aggressive w/ accurate off-beat striking, heavy wrestling pressure for R1 TDs and ground control, solid GnP and tried to set up subs, kept pressure R2 but not as sharp, clinch control but punished by hooks to body, landed knees but less volume, couldn't get opp down, faded late R2 and took some big punches, outscrambled on ground but enough explosion to prevent total control, persistent w/ wrestling R3 but again took dirty boxing, couldn't hold opp down on early TD, some nice straights and a partial head kick late but lacked power to truly hurt opp, good 1-leg TD into top guard control to finish fight but not enough dmg, 28-29 DEC L, 5-5-1 UFC
    

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    Magomedrasul Khasbulaev

    "Frodo"  |  34-8-0

    50<-35<-30 Late 30s Dagi vet, stocky w/ dominant wrestling and endless GnP for finish, rode well btwn mount and back mount, threatened chokes but knew when to transition
    

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    Jonathan Pearce

    "JSP"  |  14-5-0

    50<-65<-55<- -40<-30 Early 30s, tall and muscular, tons of regional finishes incl 2-0 Bellator prelims then R3 KO of regional on DWCS 2019. Chain wrestling at high pace, exhausted Morales before using small ground strikes to open up R2 RNC 2ND Continued wrestling spam vs s-n undef T15 Rodriguez, constant TDs, great transitions on ground to stay ahead in position, great grip w/ legs. Outclassed on feet but could always shoot 2-leg, DEC W, 3-1 UFC 3RD High paced wrestling exchanges w/ T40 Amirkhani R1, both threatened SUBs and got lots of reversals, rapid-fire short elbows to side of head. Took over R2 w/ own TDs as opp gassed, good choke escapes, knees to body on ground, heavy elbows then punches for R2 GnP KO, 4W streak and 4-1 UFC 4TH Repeated front kicks to face esp R1 vs T55 Elkins, fast and mixes well to body, good gameplan to use more striking vs wrestler, stuffed TDs and reversed throws to take top, great bursts of posture for dmging GnP from guard/half esp elbows, DEC W, 5W streak, 5-1 UFC 5TH Year off w/ ACL injury, 1-legs to start R1/2 vs T45 Brito, avoided gilly R1, fence control but reversed and TDed, good scramble up and got own TD but couldn't control, avoided bombs on feet, some decent boxing counters, much easier TD R2, top half/guard w/ accurate GnP then fence base w/ short shots, laced leg but couldn't prevent get-up, kept clinch and tried to set up TD but left neck open, caught in fast ninja choke, tapped quick to huge squeeze, SUB L
    

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    Fabricio de Andrade

    "Wonder Boy"  |  9-2-0, 1 NC

    50<-40<~35<-20<- -15<-1.5 Mid 20s, high-lvl MT, 5W streak incl 3 great vets in ONE, explosive mover and fluid striker, pops jab and throws powerful straight lefts, set up finish of T7 w/ nasty knees to body 2ND Great movement, perfect timing on knee to liver as T7.5 opp moved in, quick KO of talented striker 3RD Early varied blitz of kicks and punches to put T20 Kwon on back foot then perfect kick to liver for 1-min KO, 7W streak incl 5-0 ONE 4TH Title shot vs T60 Lineker, faster and precision striking, good use of range w/ jab, nasty step-in knee to body R1 that almost got finish, got TDed few times but exploded back to feet when opp postured, traded big shots R2 and showed good chin, couple hard body kicks, another near-finish w/ knee to body R3 but follow-up destroyed groin for NC 5TH Immediate rematch vs T35 Lineker, high pace war, landed some leg kicks but took heavier, got TDed few times R1 but exploded back up, better timing on sprawl or dodge later rnds and great reversal to end R3 on top, great jab and used it more each rnd after stunning then opp late R1 w/ series of jabs into powerful 1-2s, great knees to body throughout and few to head, fast straight right but didn't use it enough after jab, head rarely left centerline and stayed close + didn't angle after landing so took unneeded shots, survived power that normally KOs so great chin, good gas tank, throws smart combos, got stunned few times but recovered quickly, hurt opp w/ more jabs R4 then beatdown for ~1-min w/ power punches and knees, mixed to body, opened big cut above eye, opp had to run away, barely survived and retired before R5 for TKO title W, 8W streak
    

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    Bill Algeo

    "Señor Perfecto"  |  18-8-0

    50<- -35<-40<-35<-30<-35 Mid 30s, crazy tall/long for @145, mostly DEC in UFC but lots of RNCs on regionals, CFFC title then L, ROC title+3Ds. Makes good use of reach w/ jab, strong wrestler, used long arms for multiple high-crotch reversals, great use of knees w/ opp in front headlock, got creative w/ hand stomps, excellent gas tank. 2ND Got caught in extended triangle/armbar attacks from elite BJJ T55 Burns to start fight but survived, showed own BB skills, dropped heavy GnP w/ great elbows and straight rights. Got other reversal R2 and did more dmg, got TKO when opp didn't get up 3RD Traded good jabs w/ T35 Fili, hands too low and took head kicks, hard kicks to leg but took shots to body, best rnd R2 w/ volume and evasion, got TDed and back taken R3, nearly RNCed multiple times but great hand-fighting, repeated over-shoulder punches but only convinced 1 judge, split DEC L for 3-3 UFC w/ 5 DEC 4TH High-volume/pace vs T15 Brown, good leg kicks to use reach adv, lots of wide hooks landed hard incl R1 KD, went for top half and few GnP shots but opp escaped, took some hard straights R2 and was retreating, briefly TDed, beautiful left elbow as opp stepped in for KD, into top crucifix w/ nice elbows to side of head, fluid back take and immediate RNC when opp turn back, SUB W, 4-3 UFC 5TH Grappling L; Fluid movement w/ hands low vs T50 Hernandez, blended leg kicks, variety of body kicks, jab, step-in knees as opp closed space, effective mix from both stances or squared up, good movement to keep range and avoid dmg, R2 KD w/ left hook to chin but crushed space going for finish, stuck in clinch, good chin to eat overhand rights esp R3, Ded TDAs on fence, used length to stay in contact w/ mat, 30-27 DEC W
    

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    Nate Landwehr

    "The Train"  |  18-5-0

    50+-<-60 Mid 30s, great regional Ws esp 5-0 M-1 w/ 4KOs and 2 title-Ds vs elite comp, 2-2 UFC all-action but been KOed twice by surprise knees 2ND Insane war vs T35 Onama, got beaten up all R1, KDed and almost finished on ground but good survival to give back then reverse into top guard, used stamina to exhaust opp, constant pressure R2+3 incl 10-8 R2, tons of knees from front headlock, went for 3 gillys/anacondas but all slipped away, took mount repeatedly but too tired to finish w/ GnP, lots of playing to crowd and almost gave away R3 eating late shots but survived for crazy DEC W, 3-2 UFC 3RD Hard leg kicks and prodding teeps vs s-n T30 Lingo, took hooks early but got timing and landed hard counters, good footwork/distance, stunned opp w/ series of fast head kicks R2 then took back and snuck in quick RNC for SUB W 4TH Outmatched vs T70 Ige, some good early boxing but less power, not as efficient/accurate, got KDed late R1/2 by left hooks as opp switched stances, barely survived R2 but increased output R3, heavy pressure as opp tired out, clean knees to body from clinches, couple nice elbows, unorthodox combos, got desperate but couldn't land much, DEC L, 4-3 UFC
    

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    Pat Sabatini

    18-5-0

    50<- -55<-65<-55<-45<-35<-15 Early 30s, jacked, wrestling+sambo+BJJ, 5-0 ammy, good regional incl 2 CFFC title Ws then L bec arm broke. Insane grappling pressure, trips, mat returns, also power when striking 2ND Landed nasty body kick R1, always looking for adv on ground even on back. Used cardio and grappling combo to dominate T30 Laramie in later rnds, constant hard but short GnP, great control w/ leg hooks and uses weight from top to crush at fence, always looking to take back, 30-26 DEC and 4-0 UFC 3RD Rocked early by front kick from T65 Jackson, desperation TDA but got reversed and mounted, gave back and got pounded until verbal tap for 70-sec L, 4-1 UFC 4TH Immediate grappling pressure vs T30 Almeida, got clinch control to drive opp to fence, easy TDs into top half, softened opp w/ short shots R1, sliced knee to mount, settled hips and gradually worked higher while delivering bigger GnP, massive elbows straight to jaw, tried to set up armbars late but smart to not commit w/o perfect chance, easy pass R2 and almost got mount, settled for opposite top half and easy A-T set up, got hips low for SUB W 5TH Landed 1 big right vs T60 Lopes in early exchanges, kept pressure but rocked by hook, KDed by more hard punches and finished by GnP, 90-sec L, 5-2 UFC
    

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    Sean Woodson

    "The Sniper"  |  11-1-1

    50<-40<-30<-45<-40<-35 Early 30s, insanely long and lean, 5-0 regionals then R2 flying knee KO of McKinney DWCS 2019, 3-1 UFC. Fast and accurate hands, great body work, improved underhooks for TDD 2ND Nearly KOed twice R1 by T20 Saldana, got hit w/ illegal knee and recovered, gassed slightly less than opp but still got hit quite a bit, split draw in weird fight 3RD Year off, used range and speed to dominate striking vs v-s-n T4, great + accurate jabs and straights, whipped hooks to body, fast calf kicks, fast movement and dodged well w/ head but took few overhands esp R1, great balance and dug underhooks quick on fence to reverse clinches, v-high output w/ dirty boxing and clinch knees esp to body, grabbed front headlocks and threatened chokes to force opp to ground R2+3, good hip swivels to stay on top, tried kimuras R2 esp from N/S, could use more GnP on ground but good leverage on shots thrown, rushed back take late R2 and fell off, punished by hard flurry of GnP, surprisingly went back to TD R3, used arm length well to lock up 2-legs, controlled whole fight for 30-27 DEC W, 4-1-1 UFC w/ 3-0-1 streak 4TH Usual smooth outside movement vs T50 Jourdain, tons of hand feints/distractions, long jab and some nice straights, comfortable from any stance, dug left hooks to body, few effective kicks but didn’t throw enough, couple well-timed knees, took calf kicks but movement good until R3 tiredness, avoided or blocked most power shots but took few overhands R2/3, great balance on 1-legs esp R3, never hit ground and landed short shots while clinched, output slowed late and never landed tons of volume or pushed forward much, enough for split DEC W
    

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    Alex Caceres

    "Bruce Leeroy"  |  21-14-0, 1 NC

    50<- -55<-45<-55<-50<-45 Mid 30s, most of career w/ UFC, awkward and creative, started as striker but also high-lvl BJJ. Incredible standing back take into RNC SUB R2 vs Choi, usual flashy striking 2ND Picked apart and outpointed by T70 Yusuff for DEC L 3RD Not as much output as T70 Erosa but good evasion, early feints then started to throw creative long combos, missed w/ left cross but followed w/ delayed left head kick for huge KD, jumped in w/ big GnP hooks for R1 KO 4TH High-pace back-forth fight vs T35 Pineda, lots of athletic+creative scrambles after TDed, great sub threats and control w/ legs, varied striking incl kicks, hurt by R2 head kick but landed more volume esp R3, nice hooks to body and targeted liver w/ kicks after catching it early in rnd, repeated clean straight rights eaten by opp, got careless and rocked by power counter in last secs but survived for DEC W, 16-11 UFC 5TH Good outside movement and quick punches esp jabs vs T80 Chikadze but slightly less sharp w/ dodges each rnd and started to eat hard rights consistently, great chin to take overhands and partial head kicks, couldn't match power w/ leg kicks and took lots of body kicks, maintained good output but less dmg when connecting, 27-30 DEC L
    

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    Ryan Hall

    "The Wizard"  |  9-2-0

    50+<-75 Late 30s, pro debut L then 4 finishes after 6 years off, 2-1 TUF then 5-1 UFC. Incredible BJJ esp rolling leglocks, outgrappled Minner, couldn't get finish but crazy transitions for DEC W, not physically strong and minimal striking
    

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    Hakeem Dawodu

    "Mean"  |  13-4-1

    50<-55<-70<- -65 Early 30s, muscular, elite MT background, started undef vs strong comp in WSOF, choked quickly in UFC debut but came back w/ 5W streak incl strong opps, smothered by Evloev for 2nd L but bounced back w/ domination of T35 Trizano, mixed legs/body/head well, great diversity of kicks, mixed in good MT clinches to throw knees and control pacing 2ND Missed weight badly and looked off, hurt early by boxing from T55 Erosa, some good kicks and jabs but too conservative, Ded RNCs on ground but TDed easily and no escapes until end of R3, DEC L, 6-3 UFC 3RD Tech and power advs vs T40 Swanson, crisp long combos w/ initial punches finding range then landing clean after drawing out guard, controlled clinches every rnd, took some initial uppercuts getting to fence but great knees to to legs and hard to body, landed harder than returns from opp, took few wild hooks late R2 and slightly hurt but more effective striking at range, negated early leg kicks w/ good movement and checks, landed couple of own kicks at range, slowed slightly R3 and took some combos then TDed late, stayed safe on ground but ate some GnP, surprise DEC L that should have been 29-28 W, 3-in-4 Ls all DECs
    

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    Jesus Pinedo

    "El Mudo"  |  23-6-1

    45<-30<-6.5<- - -10 Late 20s w/ tons of exp, v-tall lefty, meh career start then lots of finishes in Peru incl good regional and undef prospect for 2 local titles, 1-1 UFC @155 while young, 3W streak since all KOs vs strong regional comp 2ND R1 KO of quality regional grappler for 4W streak 3RD PFL debut vs s-n undef T5.5, great counter striking w/ long straights and short hooks, solid jabs but leg battered and didn't check kicks, big flurry early R2 w/ some good lands but nothing flush through opp's good guard, started to struggle w/ movement/explosion and ate counters trying to pressure, had to switch stance and less fluid righty, explosive TDs mid R2 and late R3 but couldn't hold opp, pushed pace R3 but both legs compromised, v-tough and good stamina, split DEC L 4TH Couple good lead right hooks vs T60 Loughnane, ate clean cross, returned w/ big left that rocked opp, great knee to head from clinch for big KD, posture for vicious hammer GnP, 90-sec TKO, 1-1 PFL 5TH Missed weight in playoffs vs T40 wrestler Jenkins, great TDD early w/ strong sprawls, got weight far over opp, pulled out of 1-legs, early KD w/ straight left and did dmg w/ every connection, constantly forward and not scared of TDs, TDed few times but posted well to stay high, never let back get flat and escaped dmg, hurt opp bad late R1 w/ flurry then unloaded along fence and nearly got finish but ran out of time, hurt opp again early R2, controlled some at fence but big KD w/ another left, crushed space and followed opp to ground, mistake trying to take back for awkward choke and got reversed, controlled posture from bottom until stand-up, chased opp around cage w/ more power combos, caught in few more 1-legs but got out and kept landing big shots for flash KDs and eventual TKO
    

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    William Gomis

    "Jaguar"  |  13-2-0

    45<-35<-25<-8<- -3<-2.5<-.5 Mid 20s, athletic, tall w/ long limbs, mostly a striker w/ lots of KOs of meh vets in France but W w/ gilly most recently, DEC vs toughest opp for CW, 2 Ls to elite prospects early in career 2ND 155->145, R1 GnP KO of decent noob in UAE debut, continues to show athleticism, 7W streak 3RD V-fast, wide range of kicks often 1 leg after the other and solid boxing too, good clinch control, strong TDs to end R1+2 and went back to ground R3, threatened gilly then non-stop GnP for KO of good s-n regional, great gas tank, 8W streak, well-rounded 4TH UFC debut vs debuting T2, variety of kicks, natural power in strikes, TDs at will and solid top control but little GnP, showed power when he threw but mostly controlling position, nearly subbed to end R3 but fought through for DEC W 5TH Great kicks mostly lefty to all lvls vs undef T35 Marshall, no tells on strikes, great range management, hit opp w/o taking dmg, fast hands and finds holes to land clean, good TDD and used length to keep contact w/ floor, back taken and nearly RNCed late R3 but kept chin tucked, pushed arm up or fought hands, tricky scramble to escape and took big GnP to end fight but survived for split DEC W, 2-0 UFC 6TH V-s-n opp change vs streaking T7.5, beautiful timing on oblique kicks, traded calf kicks R1 but slightly sharper and adv grew each rnd, blocked head kicks well, used range adv to avoid punches but threw few of own, some quick kicks to body, mostly single shots, great torque on gilly when pushed to fence R2, got reversal and forced opp to fence base but couldn't get finish and didn't use chance for dmg, few nice knees even w/ back to fence, dug underhooks well to prevent TDs, better stamina but low pace overall, pushed to fence and controlled more R3 but avoided dmg, weird TKO w/ hard body kick that grazed cup, was ahead on scorecards, 11W streak + 3-0 UFC
    

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    Cub Swanson

    "Killer"  |  29-13-0

    45<-40<- -60<-65 Late 30s, L in pro debut but huge W streak for KOTC, good run for WEC but Ls to best opps, 13-8 UFC w/ lots of KOs but most Ls by SUB, good wrestling but BJJ vulnerable. Hands low and super fast/accurate, v-fluid, KOed Elkins R1 w/ grazing shot from wheel kick 2ND 145->135 vs T45 Martinez, got chewed up by big kicks to head and body early, KDed by knee late R1 and nearly finished w/ big GnP then KOed w/ leg kicks R2, landed bursts of own good shots esp after getting wild R2 but couldn't match power 3RD 135->145 vs T55 striker Dawodu, ggod jabs and effective in combos when wild esp late R2 w/ couple stunning hooks but outpositioned in fence work, some short knees and heel kicks to back of calf but took lots more knees esp to body, good uppercuts to head and body in open-space clinches, tried leg kicks but couldn't get timing and took some kicks in return, less precise in tech exchanges and got outscored R1+2, pushed pace R3 esp late and got easy 2-leg TD on only try, clean pass to half and some effective GnP, robbery 29-28 DEC W than should have been 28-29 L, 14-9 UFC
    

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    Darren Elkins

    "The Damage"  |  28-11-0

    45+<-55<-50<- -55 Late 30s, uber-tough, 10-1 regionals then v-long UFC GK, not elite explosion but endless gas tank and Ws late by wearing opps out, picked apart easily by Cub for R1 KO L 2ND Frantic pace vs T30 Connelly, tons of strikes and good TDs, heavy GnP from whatever angle he could manage, elite combo of BJJ and wrestling in scrambles, tired R2 but got 2nd wind, good GnP from back take, DEC W to go 17-9 UFC 3RD Outclassed by T55 Pearce, front kicked in face repeatedly, TDs got countered and took big dmg from GnP, noticeably slower each rnd, high pace and big overhand rights late but clear DEC L, 17-10 UFC 4TH Jerky striking but landed couple rights early vs T10 Brown, perfect timing on powerful 2-legs rest of fight, strong shoulder pressure esp from top half but reversed by explosive opp in some scrambles, able to sustain movement and end up on top, easily avoided few choke tries R2/3 and threatened some of own, scored more w/ short GnP, v-flexible when inverting on ground, wore opp down and took back R3 then sunk easy RNC for SUB W
    

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    Josh Culibao

    "Kuya"  |  11-3-1

    45<-50<-40<-35<-30 Late 20s, 8-0 vs AUS regionals w/ 2 regional titles, KOed in UFC debut @155 vs much larger Turner, upset draw vs Jourdain, then DEC W using mix of wrestling and boxing, 1-1-1 UFC 2ND Much faster hands, constant stance switches, powerful hooks w/ either hand from both sides, didn't D leg kicks but good guard vs high kicks from T50 Choi, KDs R1+2 and landed big shots, nearly got finish, had back taken R3 and closer on feet, DEC W but split bec bad judging 3RD Struggled w/ distance and kicking speed R1 vs T40 Baghdasaryan, landed some good leg kicks but took more/harder and to body as well, couple hard checks, ate jabs whenever closing distance, same to start R2 but great trip set up by jab, grabbed neck then snuck in leg hooks, good job hiding hands for RNC SUB, 3W streak for 3-1-1 UFC 4TH Outmatched by undef T65 Murphy, struggled w/ range and speed, some aggressive hooks and tried kicks but took more shots at range, couldn't anticipate grappling switches so TDed R1+2, back taken R2, good hand fighting for RNC D but couldn't escape, not enough variety in striking to confuse opp so picked apart, less sharp R3 and took some shots then hurt by glancing liver kick, fell to guard to recover, nearly subbed by D'Arces at fence base then stuck in bottom half taking hard GnP rest of fight, clear DEC L
    

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    Ádám Borics

    "The Kid"  |  19-2-0

    40<-55<-35<-30 Early 30s, 9-0 in EURO w/ lots of chokes but background in Muay Thai. Started 5-0 Bellator w/ lots of flying knee KOs then choked out by Caldwell in R1 for 1st pro L, since rebounded w/ 4W streak all DEC over 2 solid prospects and 2 world-class opps. Most recent vs T45 Burnell, 25-min war, tons of flying/step in high knees and slashing elbows from close range, great footwork to negate constant pressure, crazy volume throughout fight, never seemed to get tired even late. Good TDD vs great grappler and got a few of his own but mostly striking war 2ND Title shot vs T75 Pitbull, good jab when he threw it but got countered w/ harder shots most of fight, showed some good wrestling but much more often controlled, good gas tank and won R5 w/ longer combos, landed some good shots and got top half late but never near a finish, Ded lots of standing subs, DEC L, 9-2 Bellator
    

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    Evgeniy Ignatiev

    "Grandmaster"  |  21-2-2

    40<-35<-15<- - -9<-8.5 Late 20s, 15/18 Ws by finish, tons of SUBs esp RNC earlier then KOs more recent, often GnP, AMC champ @135. 1L to elite prospect +1D early in career, other L and D to int-lvl, all DEC. 8W streak vs great comp and 3-0 on reality show vs chaff @155 2ND Used speed to move in-out vs T15 Beringa, hard 1-2s and great head movement, clean right hooks and crosses late R1 for KD, 1 hard GnP then escaped wrestling, highlight KO w/ huge left hook, 9W streak incl 6-0 RCC 3RD Lots of beautiful jabs vs T2 BRZ GK, long combos of tight hooks esp ripping to body, mixes in kicks to all lvls incl spins, TDs late R1, early R2, mid R3, good top control, short elbows, passed to side and threatened A-T R2+3, opp escaped R2 but got mount then dropped to side R3, sustained squeeze for SUB W, 10W streak
    

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    Jeremy Kennedy

    "JBC"  |  19-4-0, 1 NC

    40+<-35<-30<-40 Early 30s, great ammy and 8-0 regionals w/ finishes incl BFL title vs undef noob, 3-1 UFC but surprise cut after L to Volk, 2-0 Brave w/ KOs of great prospects, 2-1* PFL w/ other L overturned for opp's PEDs. Gritty grappling W vs Sanchez, needs to be more active striking but elite weight distribution and position retention through scrambles, great control from back w/ hooks or B-T, 2-1 Bellator all DEC 2ND Clipped early by T45 Pico but TDD then got his own, opp hurt shoulder, good knees to head from fence control then took back for RNCs and short GnP, DR stoppage W after R1, 3-1 Bellator 3RD Pressure grappling vs T25 Carvalho, early TD into top half at fence base, accumulated dmg w/ GnP, heavy on top, slightly faster w/ hands and closes space quickly, fence control and TDs R2+3, agile taking back, adjusts B-T and hooks well to keep control, always calm, looked for RNCs but never enough dmg to distract opp, clear DEC W for 3W streak
    

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    Brendan Loughnane

    28-5-0

    40<-60<-50<-40<- - -35<-45<-40<-30 Mid 30s, 5-0 ammy, 6-0 regionals then 1-1 TUF, lots of regional KOs incl 2-1 ACB, DEC W vs Algeo DWCS 2019 but not signed, 2-0 PFL 2019, good volume striker, 2-1 2021 PFL but wrestled by Khasbulayev inplayoffs for DEC L 2ND KDed early by T1.5, managed to scramble to survive but ate dmg, increased volume as fight went on but only marginally ahead in later rnds, tech DEC W after head clash 3RD Another slow start vs s-n solid regional, just few leg kicks early and lost R1 on volume but much more aggressive w/ punches R2 and wrestling control R3 for DEC W 4TH PFL playoffs vs T35 Wade, got wrestled early after KDed by head kick but good escape and opened up on feet, good leg kicks and jabs, sets everything up w/ feints, heavy combos w/ hands and rocked opp few times, maintained pressure R3 for DEC W, 7-1 PFL 5TH 2022 PFL final vs T35 Jenkins, chopping leg kicks inside and out crippled opp's movement, lots of stance switches, light on feet and good outside striking, great front kicks to body esp R3+4, pushed to fence by TDAs but good base, hammers to move opp's head then pulled leg out to escape, R4 KD w/ straight right then big right hooks on ground and well-timed knee as opp got up for TKO, 8-1 PFL and 4W streak 6TH Good jab and movement vs slumping T30 Moraes, took few early leg kicks but returned harder, crippled 1 leg in couple mins then other by end of R1, mostly avoided desperate power shots early R2, couple sharp counter rights but mostly beating up calf constantly, repeated KDs and smartly made opp stand up, R2 TKO W, 5W streak 7TH Lots of early stance switches vs T6.5 finisher, traded hard crosses, wobbled by hook, KDed by knee to head and TKOed by few huge hammers for 90-sec L, 9-2 PFL
    

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    Aaron Pico

    13-4-0

    40<-35<-45<-35<-30<-25 Mid 20s, elite wrestler w/ some of the best cardio, solid tech striker on feet and great progressions/transitions on ground 2ND Dominant performance vs s-n T3.5 grappler, did whatever he wanted. Big shots to head and rips to liver w/ left hook, got TDs whenever, great top control and heavy GnP esp elbows, occasional leg kicks landed hard, got R3 KO 3RD Hit T35 Kennedy w/ good early punch, tried TD but got reversed and hurt shoulder, got controlled and beaten up on fence then back taken, survived RNCs but DR stoppage L after R1, 10-4 all Bellator 4TH Drove s-n T5.5 GK to fence R1+2, good leaning pressure and left space for big hooks esp left to liver, some good knees up middle, broke away for dmg then re-controlled, TDs every rnd and short GnP esp R2 from back turtle at fence, took few counters but solid chin and avoided most big overhands, complete DEC W
    

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    Nathaniel Wood

    "The Prospect"  |  19-6-0

    40<- -70<- -65 Early 30s, lots of UK finishes incl 4 straight KOs for CW title+2Ds, started w/ 3 straight chokes in UFC then rough stretch vs top opps for 4-2 UFC, almost 2 years off for injuries and opp pull-outs 2ND 135->145, looked fast and better gas tank vs Rosa, landed wide range of strikes, especially nasty w/ chopping leg kicks, chose not to engage on ground after being threatened w/ choke late R1, 1-sided DEC W but could have pushed harder for finish 3RD 6 weeks later, high-volume war vs T50 Jourdain, beautiful boxing w/ great high guard, stayed v-close or collar-tie and landed combos, great head movement to avoid most of opps shots, landed heavier shots and stunned opp several times but didn't take adv, DEC W, 6-2 UFC 4TH Flash KDed by early straight left vs taller T40 Fili but recovered well, landed calf kicks throughout and added teeps R3, took jabs but exploded into range incl KD w/ big overhand right late R1, hard GnP at fence base w/ left elbows and right hooks, stunned opp early R2 w/ lead left but took some shots at range then KDed hard by left hook, back taken and nearly RNCed but good adjustments to stay safe, took back while working up but got out-muscled and reversed into bottom guard, more accurate in cautious R3, more good lead hooks and great timing on kicks to land clean, 29-28 DEC W for 3W streak 5TH Rocked v-early by T25 Naimov, recovered but TDed and took GnP, able to start scrambles but struggled to fully escape stronger opp, did dmg w/ straight back on feet late R1 but not enough time to fully capitalize, TDed early R2 and controlled on fence/ground most of rnd, some brief reversals but not enough separation, better movement + distance R3 w/ solid boxing combos and sharper TDD, KD late R3 into huge GnP hammers but ran out of time for finish, 28-29 DEC L
    

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    Charles Jourdain

    "Air"  |  15-7-1

    40<-50<- -45<- -50<-45<-35<-45<-40 Late 20s, 9 finishes in Canada incl regional title, 3-3-1 UFC w/ DEC W vs Ewell, constant forward pressure and never got tired, chopped at front leg and threw good combos w/ powerful left hands 2ND TDed early by T35 Vannata but used athleticism to get back up, stun w/ left straight then locked 1-arm gilly for R1 SUB W 3RD Good kicks, fast on feet, TDed R1+2 by T70 Burgos, controlled from back but good RNC D, stayed calm, unloaded w/ hands R3 esp short but sharp punches from clinch, great work w/ knees, v-close DEC L that could have gone his way, 4-4-1 UFC 4TH Landed lots of volume vs T65 Wood in a war but ate harder shots, got stunned few times, got tripped but worked back up well, tons of exchanges v-close or in clinch in space, powerful body work combos, DEC L, 4-5-1 UFC 5TH Huge striking adv vs BJJ champ Gracie, faster footwork, landed big punches from diff angles all fight, took some weak shots but nothing hard, avoided some clinches and stayed composed during repeated guard pulls and long top guard, never tried to pass or let hands touch mat, instantly moved hips when opp tried to angle, enough GnP to outscore opp's strikes off back and slowly drain energy, able to eventually stand up couple times and never exposed self to any risk for smart DEC W 6TH Traded few strikes vs T55 Ramos then grabbed neck when opp went 1-leg TDA, held for long time in bottom side but not scared of Von Preaux, released and re-grabbed couple times, able to built height for dynamic scramble, avoided leg attack and re-gillyed, big torque for R1 SUB W, 6-5-1 UFC 7TH Consistent pressure vs talk T40 Woodson, took lots of quick punches and some kicks at range, lots of misses but landed more each rnd, chopped calf early but got away from it, some power overhands, solid TDAs mostly 1-legs esp R3 but couldn’t break opp’s balance, able to get in close better R3 bec less movement but got sniped R1/2 for split DEC L
    

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    Alikhan Suleymanov

    15-4-0

    40<-55<-40<-30<-25 Early 30s Chech, whole career ACB/A, 5-3 start w/ all Ws by choke but finished in Ls, 8W streak since vs elite comp w/ good amount of SUBs 2ND Incredible grip strength to score naked TD from distance vs Limberger, great posture for power elbows and hammers from guard, beautifully quick transition to D'arce from side control for R1 SUB, 9W streak 3RD Several title shots cancelled so interim vs T35 Froes, quick TDs R1-3 well timed w/ opp's strikes, landed half-guard and good control + hammers/short punches from there and guard, tech passes to side/mount but never huge dmg, R4 KD w/ left hook then massive flurry of GnP, tried N/S choke when couldn't get KO, returned to side for more GnP then got SUB w/ 2nd N/S, 10W streak vs great comp 4TH Year off, 1st title-D vs undef T60 Omarov, long whipping hooks w/ both hands, good body kick catches for R1+2 TDs, passed to half R1 then settled in guard for lots of short GnP but couldn't get posture bec opp kept threatening chokes, late mount but couldn't settle hips before opp scrambled, escaped inverted triangle but reversed to end rnd, hurt right wrist/arm R1 and struggled to control after R2 TD, took few leg kicks, TDed and couldn't post properly to build up, hurt by knees then hooks to body from turtle, kept trying to move but ate tons of aggressive hooks to side of head, energy drained v-quick, just couldn't get to better position so TKO L
    

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    David Onama

    "Silent Assassin"  |  11-2-0

    40<- - -35<-25<-15<-8<-4 Late 20s, super athlete, 10-0 ammy, aggressive striking and will run through people w/ powerful hands. Can also finish w/ gilly or RNC 2ND Incredibly explosive escapes from ground, huge power in hands w/ crunching jab, v-aggressive and stands slightly high so easily TDed, controlled too much on ground, DEC L to Jones in UFC debut @155 2ND 155->145, ate big shots to legs and body from T30 striker Benitez but continued forward pressure, got faceplant KO to end R1 off 14-punch combo, great accuracy, power, and speed 3RD Dominated smaller T.5 s-n prospect, throwing w/ power but hooks way too big/wild, good jabs when he threw, dominant on ground R2 advancing positions for A-T SUB, 2-1 UFC 4TH S-n vs T50 Landwehr 1-month after last fight, landing big combos early, big speed adv, got KD and quick mount into heavy GnP but rushed taking back and gave up reversal, used too much gas and sluggish rest of fight. Took tons of punishment R2, some big power counters R3 but still out-struck, nearly finished multiple times but good toughness to keep moving, surprisingly went for wrestling and couldn't match pace, DEC L in insane war, 2-2 UFC 5TH High-output battle vs T35 Santos, great counters w/ power but not much head movement or striking D, doesn't feint much but fast enough to still land hard, good TDD, took top position but threatened by initial R1 armbar, good transitions to control and eventually stood up, better recognition of sub threats R2, took big shots but good chin, TDed and back taken but exploded into top position, nice short elbows from top guard, got creative w/ combos late R2 esp step-in elbows and few stance switches, landed hard rights and rocked opp w/ big uppercut, added short left and big right as opp fell then 1 hard hammer for KO W
    

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    Ricardo Ramos

    "Carcacinha"  |  16-6-0

    40<-55<- - -50 Late 20s, lots of finishes vs quality BRZ noobs, 4-1 UFC @135 mostly DECs but 1 crazy spinning elbow, lots of problems cutting weight. 135->145, good hands and solid kicks vs. Tukhugov but backed up too much and doesn't have elite speed, close DEC L, 2-2 @145 and 6-3 UFC 2ND Few quick exchanges w/ T30 Chavez, jab then lvl change feint to set up perfect spinning elbow for 70-sec KO, 7-3 UFC 3RD Year+ off incl massive weight miss, traded few strikes vs T45 Jourdain then good 1-leg, passed to side to avoid gilly, tried Von Preauxs, minimal GnP, rolled through scramble to attack leg but never had grip, briefly left neck exposed and couldn't pull out of re-gilly, R1 SUB L
    

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    Bibert Tumenov

    "Headhunter"  |  13-2-0

    35<-20<-15<-25 Mid 20s, brother had good UFC run, great boxer for MMA. Came through ACBYE, 4-1 ACA, both career Ls by DEC to elite undef prospects. Much more composed and accurate than Brandao, broke nose w/ accumulated jabs/straights, finished in R2 w/ hook to liver for rebound after L to Omarov 2ND Controlled center vs T35 Goncharov, stayed in face along outside of cage, was getting sniped by kicks early R1 and wobbled briefly by left hook but started landing combos late in rnd, heavier pressure R2+3, late R2 KD and huge elbows from top guard, more sharp boxing R3 and mixed in quick 2-leg TD but lost position passing to side, increased output each rnd, strong DEC W, 5-1 ACA
    

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    Gavin Tucker

    "Guv'nor"  |  13-3-0

    35<-50<-60 Late 30s, muscular lefty, powerful striker and BJJ-BB, 9-0 start w/ 8 finishes, regional title+D but meh comp, 4-2 UFC but lots of injuries, KOed in 20-sec by Ige 2ND 2.5 years off w/ bad shoulder injuries, hard early kicks vs taller T25 finisher Lopes, started to get tagged by punches so shot good TD but straight into triangle armbar, avoided for bit but couldn't break free as opp tightened and rolled through, arm dmged for R1 SUB L
    

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    Stephen Loman

    "The Sniper"  |  17-3-0

    35<-30<-25<-10 Early 30s, fast and in incredible shape, longtime Brave champ @135, 9W streak vs excellent comp, mostly DEC w/ some KOs mixed in, moves in-out to set up explosive striking w/ super-powerful left hand, dismantled T20 excellent grappler in ONE debut for R1 KO 2ND Managed distance well, good lateral movement, couple TDs, couldn't get past guard but landed solid elbows for DEC W vs taller T10 vet, 10W streak and 2-0 ONE 3RD Constant pressure vs T30 Bibby, strong leg kicks and great teeps, surprise TDs every rnd vs elite BJJ, controlled most of R2 from top guard, great distance and reflexes, lots of output, unloaded w/ heavy GnP late R3 to empty tank
    

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    Andre Fili

    "Touchy"  |  23-11-0, 1 NC

    35+-<-40<-35<-65 Early 30s, lanky+rangy, switches stances fluidly, well rounded, 9-7 UFC after great regional run, alternates Ws and Ls mostly. Tall w/ tech striking and great mix of grappling 2ND 1 hard leg kick but caught by early bomb from T25 Brito, not careful enough vs known fast starter, pounded out on ground, 9-8 UFC 3RD Lots of stance switches vs T40 Algeo, good jab and left hook from conventional, heavy kicks to body and fast kicks to head esp from lefty, did more dmg R1 but narrowly outscored R2, well-timed TD R3, threatened A-T then took back to hunt RNCs but got punched repeatedly, split DEC W for 10-8 UFC 4TH V-early KD w/ hard straight left vs T70 Wood but couldn't get top, used range adv for great jabs, kicks to all lvls, avoided early shots but KDed later R1 by overhand right then took hard GnP at fence base, rocked early R2 by lead hook but recovered well, more success at range, took leg kicks but countered well w/ straights, whipping lead left hook for big KD after few quicker shots, jumped on back well and good RNC tries but not enough dmg, briefly gave back in scramble but exploded to top guard to control end of rnd, stayed too close R3 and allowed faster opp to land few clean shots in tighter rnd, not as effective w/ long strikes esp when opp added teeps, outscored for 28-29 DEC L 5TH Slow range-finding vs T15 Almeida, few cleaner jabs, KD w/ short right hook in close, initial GnP mostly missed but some hammers into solid punches for R1 TKO W 6TH 2 months later, s-n vs T65 Ige, scored some on outside but nothing hard, KOed by overhand right closing distance, 11-10 UFC
    

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    Mukhamed Eminov

    18-2-0

    35<-15 Mid 20s Dagi, 13-0 pro start w/ 12 R1 SUBs but crushing noobs until DEC W vs good vet, only L by majority DEC to Mikhailov, 5W streak w/ 4 DEC since, AMC title+3Ds vs good prospects
    

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    Sheymon Moraes

    15-6-0

    35<-30<-35<- - -30<-45 Early 30s, dominant in BRZ then 3-1 WSOF w/ only L vs elite future UFC, 2-3 UFC vs v-tough comp, KOed flat in R1 of PFL debut but rebounded w/ 2 R2 finishes of quality prospects 2ND Controlled most positions vs T8 power-puncher, stunned a couple times but quickly grabbed clinch/cage control, nice trip TDs and control from top, good clean combos on feet but not a ton of power, good cardio to control all 3 rnds for DEC W 3RD TDed repeatedly by T25 wrestler Palmer, took shots R1 but stayed fresh late, worked back to feet repeatedly, good striking dmg R2 but controlled other rnds for DEC L 4TH Couldn't match striking speed of T65 M-Moraes esp left hooks, got TDed R1+2 and controlled but used fence to get up late, R3 KD w/ huge overhand right, lots of small hammers then nice close uppercuts as opp got up for KO, 4-2 PFL
    

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    Losene Keita

    "Black Panther"  |  12-1-0

    35+-+<-25<-7.5<-1.5<-.5 Mid 20s, athletic Guinean, 3-0 ammy and 7-0 pro, lots of KOs incl T.5 GK 2ND DEC W vs T3.5 GK, 8-0, rising towards Oktagon title shot 3RD R1 KO of T10 Buchinger to go 9-0 + Oktagon title, overwhelmed opp w/ speed/power and good combos, star potential 4TH DEC W in MT then 155->145 vs streaking T1 MT master, perfectly-timed explosive R1 TD and control on ground+fence to drain opp, hard jabs and power hooks, mostly w/ right but some quick lefty switches, consistent forward pressure, didn't give opp space for O, easily reversed MT clinch, great kick catches, good timing and angle variation w/ punches, KD to end R2 w/ big hook, went for kill early R3 and got KO w/ heavy series at fence base, 10-0 5TH Interim title shot vs s-n ex-prospect, kept opp pinned near fence, sharp right hooks, easily avoided wild returns and tight guard, added clean jabs R3+4, much stronger so easily sprawled/stuffed desperate TDAs, KD early and more R3+4, never engaged repeated guard pulls, 1 burst of big hammers after R3 KD then stood up when opp started to engage legs, never in any danger, broke opp down for R4 TKO after many KDs, 11-0 Oktagon double-champ 6TH Title unification vs streaking T2.5, hurt ankle/foot w/ early calf kick, got 1 TD but hurt self worse trying to pass, couldn't put weight on leg so waved fight off for unlucky 1-min TKO, 1st L 7TH Vacant title shot vs T4.5 finisher, KO early R2 w/ right hook into GnP
    

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    Julian Erosa

    "Juicy J"  |  29-11-0

    35<-50<-70<- -55<-45<-50<-40 Early 30s, tall and keeps hands v-low, tons of exp, 3-1 TUF then 1-1 UFC in 1st run, R2 head kick KO of Emmers in DWCS 2018 then 0-3 in 2nd run vs tough comp, got big regional W and now 4-1 in 3rd run. Well rounded and can finish w/ strikes or range of subs, aggressive and gets into dogfights, leaves chin exposed bec it can take a beating. Crazy war w/ T35 Peterson, tons of output, staggered several times but always came back hard, split DEC W 2ND Upset DEC W vs T70 Dawodu, faster hands and used range well, accurate uppercuts in space and clinch R1+3, multiple R1 stuns, great TDs R2+3 and worked to back w/ B-T quickly, hard punches and elbows using angles from back control, threatened RNCs, tech BJJ. Evasive+ good D to start R3, responded well when pressured, 30-27, 6-5 UFC but 5-1 current run incl 3W streak 3RD Threw mix of punches and kicks and landed decent volume but couldn't match speed of T45 Caceres, KDed by sneaky head kick and KOed by GnP for R1 L 4TH Traded sharp jabs and landed few good leg kicks vs tall T6.5, stunned by hard right, took combo clean on chin retreating across cage, KDed, got up, KDed again by hook, early stoppage bec got up again and was circling out, 6-7 UFC
    

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    Alexey Polpudnikov

    "Gladiator"  |  34-10-1

    35<-8<-7<-6.5<-5.5<-4.5<-7.5 Early 30s w/ 40+ fights. Early blitz/KD of low prospect but early stoppage. ACA GK, broke 4L skid 2ND Popping jab and big power in hooks, constant forward aggression, iron chin/walks through shots to land his own, adjusted to TDs as fight went on and never gave up real bad position, great body work and super heavy GnP for R3 finish of good vet 3RD Smothered on ground by T5 wrestler all R1 but adjusted TDD and started landing heavily in moments of R2, dominated R3 vs tired opp, did enough dmg for narrow split DEC W, 3W streak and 8-5 ACA/B 4TH Immediate rematch vs T4 prospect, great angles and hard counters esp right crosses as opp came forward, good hips to TDD then KD w/ overhand right on break, series of hard punches on ground for 75-sec KO, 4W streak, 9-5 ACA 5TH Crazy war vs T50 Dudaev, took some hard hooks and spin kicks R1 but timed spin to take back and land hard GnP, hurt opp w/ hooks most rnds incl to body and started to evade more, slightly cleaner boxing esp w/ jab, hard knees to punish opp's clinches and 1 great flying knee to stun opp, got TDs and finished most rnds landing heavy GnP incl mount R3+4, great chin to eat huge shots, hurt opp w/ body kick R5 the unloaded w/ GnP hooks to head and body for late TKO W, huge upset, 5W streak
    

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    Alexander Hernandez

    "The Great Ape"  |  14-8-0

    35<-50<-45<-55<- -60<-70 Early 30s, destroyed US regionals w/ only L to future UFC. Destroyed Breeden on s-n, v-aggressive/powerful 2ND 5-4 UFC after getting picked apart by T65 Moicano, landed a couple shots end of R1 but demolished in R2 by combo, gave back and choked after desperation TDA 3RD 155->145 and much thicker than T60 Quarantillo, aggressive early w/ powerful hooks esp right and snappy jab, fence control and TD then strong GnP esp elbows from guard and sliced opp, started to fade R2 vs constant output and got rocked by accumulation of punches, eventually just running away while taking shots for standing TKO L, 5-5 UFC 4TH 145->155 s-n vs T45 Miller, ate quick combos early and some hard counters throughout but more pressure and clean power shots each rnd, stuffed few grapples easily, switched stances, great step in knees to body, elbows, straight + accurate punches from tight angles, good 1-2s, big kicks to head and body, improved head movement later, speed adv, 30-27 DEC W 5TH 155->145 vs taller T35 Algeo, struggled to get in range esp R1, took leg/body kicks, straights, some knees while coming in, KDed R2 by left hook but good clinch to recover, some nice 1-2s to body, big overhand rights esp R3, switched stances often but not as fluid striking and lost volume battle, increased urgency each rnd, some TDAs but couldn't finish at fence, 27-30 DEC L, 6-6 UFC
    

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    Bubba Jenkins

    "Bad Man"  |  21-8-0

    35<- -40<- - - -35<-30<-40<-35<-15 Mid 30s, elite wrestler but striking less developed and rarely gets finishes. 8-3 Bellator but Ls to established vets, 1-1 ACB, 2-0 Brave w/ title+D vs good prospects, upset DEC W vs Palmer for 3-1 PFL 2ND Striking crisper but still leaned on wrestling to control and grind out DEC W vs tough T15 Bochniak, took dmg R3 but stayed elusive w/ bad eye 3RD Solid kicks to all lvls vs s-n T8, well-timed TD entries that got easier w/ each rnd, not a ton of GnP output but great shoulder pressure and hard strikes when he did throw, DEC W 4TH PFL playoffs vs T6.5, immediate TDA and fence control, 2 huge suplexes then beautiful whizzer throw at cage, took back in transition and snuck in arm for surprise RNC, 5-1 PFL + 3W streak 5TH PFL 2022 final vs T40 Loughnane, leg got destroyed by kicks, no mobility or explosiveness and had to switch stances some, TDAs all 4 rnds starting 1-leg and turning 2-leg, cage control but never got it to ground, some nice jabs and few power right hooks but took more shots on feet, KDed R4 by straight right then series of GnP hooks and a knee for TKO L, 5-2 PFL 6TH Rematch vs T35 Wade, few kicks to start rnds then chain-grappling, lots of fence base control, got mat returns, got 1 leg-hook quickly but got reversed on 1st back take, re-established control and landed short GnP then threatened RNCs, nearly got mount and back R2 but couldn't clear 3/4 guard, stayed on top and accumulated dmg, easily prevented gillys, crushed opp on fence base R3, grindy DEC W 7TH Couple wild hooks to rush into low 2-leg vs T3.5, controlled at fence base and took back as opp stood, big suplex and immediate back take, flattened opp while sinking deep RNC, slept opp for 90-sec SUB W, 7-2 PFL 8TH Frequent TDAs esp 1-legs vs taller T30 striker Pinedo, couldn't get opp down early and tired fast, puniswhed by lefts esp straights, recovered from early KD but hurt easily throughout fight, couple 2-leg TDs later R1 but couldn't control, battered and fence by extended combos late R1, nearly finished couple times but survived w/ auto-wrestling, hurt again early R2 and never looked steady, bought time w/ TDAs, got reversal after KDed when opp tried choke but just lay in guard, small GnP until stand-up, both tired, took more hard shots and clearly off-balance, tough to keep pushing but hurt by every shot for TKO L
    

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    Brett Johns

    "The Pikey"  |  20-4-0

    35++<-30<-70 Early 30s, started undef w/ CW and Titan titles, fantastic grappler, 5-2 UFC w/ Ls to great opps then jumped to Bellator, DEC L to Sabatello in debut then smothering wrestling of undef T8.5, early TDs and control at cage, added more strikes as fight progressed, R3 TKO w/ flurry from back mount 2ND TDs every rnd and smothered T1.5 wrestler vet on fence base, mixed elbows and punches mostly from top guard and some half-guard, quick returns to stop escapes, took some punches early R2 but worked in range to grapple, conservative but 1-sided DEC W, 2-1 Bellator 3RD Year+ off, 135->145 for PFL debut vs solid GK, R3 TKO w/ punches from triangle, 3W streak
    

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    Daniel Pineda

    "The Pit"  |  28-15-0, 3 NC

    35-<-30<-50 Late 30s, long regional build w/ all 26Ws by finish mostly SUBs, 1-4 Bellator in multiple stints vs undef propects and strong vets, LFC title+D vs strong prospects w/ highlight finishes, 3-4 1st UFC run all Ws by SUB and most Ls by DEC, 3 more SUBs for LFC, Fury title+D w/ R1 SUBs of prospects, 2 NC for PFL after Ws overturned for PEDs, 1-1 2nd UFC run w/ another NC after poked in eye 2ND 1.5+ years off for leg injuries, heavy leg kicks vs T25 Lutz, ate some counters early then started to time big right hands incl KD late R1, lots of spins but mostly missed, clinches got reversed but great hips for TDD, kept threatening gilly and forced opp to ground then took back and close w/ RNC, couple big knees to head on fence then top position at fence base, good job pulling away posting arms then attacked mounted HE-gilly from weird angle for SUB W, 5-5 UFC 3RD High pace brawl w/ crazy scrambles vs T55 Caceres, threatened good gilly, hurt opp R2 and some good GnP but got wild on feet and gassed too quick, insane toughness to eat tons of body shots + clean straights and stay aggressive but couldn't land much until big bomb to end R3, DEC L
    

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    Herbert Burns

    "The Blaze"  |  11-5-0

    35<-55 Mid 30s, world-class BJJ, started 6-0 for ONE then wrestled by two elite Dagis, got tow more SUBs on regionals then R1 triangle of future UFC in DWCS 2019, started 2-0 UFC both R1 finishes then KOed for first L, missed 2 years w/ knee injury 2ND Got early triangle locked vs T35 Algeo, showed great armbar threats and very flexible on ground but lost position after couple minutes, got smashed w/ GnP and totally gassed, nearly quit on stool, reversed and beat up again R2 then didn't get up to strike so TKOed
    

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    Lance Palmer

    "The Party"  |  23-7-0

    30<-25<-30<-35<-50 Mid 30s, elite wrestler, dominated US regionals and was WSOF champ twice, 11 straight wins for PFL to win 2018 and 2019 seasons, usually grinds to a decision by smothering from top control. 0-2 2021, DEC Ls to 2 other great wrestlers. 2ND Landed a few big lefts but little creativity or combos vs T30 Wade, couldn't get TDs vs another strong wrestler, tons of lateral movement but outstruck for 3L streak by DEC, 0-1 2022 PFL 3RD Big overland lefts connecting to set up great 2-leg TDs every rnd vs T35 Moraes, dominated R1 from half/side/mount and landed some heavy GnP, little output R2 and took shots in brief standing sequences, grindy control R3 for DEC W, 1-1 PFL 2022
    

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    Salman Zhamaldaev

    "Zloy"  |  20-2-0

    30++ Mid 30s, Chech wrestler, choked by strong prospect in pro debut then crazy 17W streak mostly ACB/WFCA/AFS, won titles for WFCA/AFS and inaugural ACA champ then DEC L to Froes, 3W streak since w/ DEC vs Polpudnikov and 2 Ws vs Brandao
    

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    Isaac Dulgarian

    "The Midwest Choppa"  |  6-1-0

    30<-9 Late 20s, short+jacked wrestler, dynamic athlete, 5-0 pro and 4-0 ammy, all 9 by R1 finish. Heavy GnP and quick transitions to tight chokes, longest fight 3 min in ammy debut. Was crushing noobs then fast KO of old but talented boxer to earn UFC shot, may be too early 2ND 1.5 years off, UFC debut vs T20 Marshall, early TDA from distance but ran feet for TD, gradually improved position from top guard while landing solid elbows, passed to half for few bigger shots then took side mount, unloaded w/ huge punches and few more elbows for TKO W late R1, 6-0
    

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    John Lineker

    "Hands of Stone"  |  37-11-0, 1 NC

    ??30+<-35<~60<-50<-45 Early 30s but 45 fights, short w/ unreal power, 10-4 UFC vs mostly strong comp but could never break through to title lvl, 4-0 w/ 3 KOs for ONE incl T35 Fernandes for title. Got TDed but good explosion back to feet when saw opening, landed huge hooks to body and head, nasty GnP, 1-shot left hook for R2 KO 2ND Couldn't match precision or speed of T35 Andrade and title stripped for missing weight, took some big body shots esp kicks and knees, got hurt R1 and R3, landed some big overhands in return but got jabbed and took more volume, mixed in TDs and some heavy strikes w/ left hand but lost control, nearly KOed by knee to body R3 but took huge knee to groin so NC 3RD Immediate rematch vs T40 Andrade, much more aggressive esp to start rnds, big owerhand rights and left hooks, lots of punches to body, heavy leg kicks but took some in return, struggled w/ opp's jab+reach but got timing and hit big counters, TDs R1 but couldn't keep opp down, got stuffed more easily each rnd as shots became obvious, high pace all R1 and stunned opp but hurt bad by series of jabs late R1, took heavy shots to body+head but saved by bell, slowed quicker each rnd 2-4, landed clean chin shots that would KO most opps, hook got sloppy R4, got picked apart and badly cut, took huge dmg late R4, lots of moving trying to recover, survived rnd but retired before R5 4TH Struggled w/ speed and range early vs T5 striking GK, TDed R1 and gilly easily broken, most of rnd taking hard GnP from bottom guard, late reversal but little dmg, better reactions and sprawls to stop R2/3 TDAs, couple nice whizzers, power adv started to show w/ stiff jabs, hard leg kicks, found timing on hooks + overhands as opp slowed, mixed some shots to body, ate long-range shots esp straight punches and some R3 teeps but good chin, flat-footed whole fight but conserved energy well, took forward momentum R3 esp late and started to land bombs while walking through counters, ripped right hook to body then left over top for KD, unloaded w/ accurate GnP to chin from top guard w/ great posture for last-sec TKO W, 5-1 ONE 5TH vs T35 Loman 6TH Subbed R1 by RNC/face-crank vs much larger T2.5 grappling legend, bizarre matchup
    

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    Vugar Karamov

    "Vugi"  |  19-5-0

    30<-25<-15<- -10<-15 Early 30s, pankration base, incon start then 11W streak incl domination of middle east regionals, KO vs JM in Bellator cameo, DEC W vs solid regional in Rizin debut. Streak broken by split L to best opp, bounced back w/ R1 SUB of another solid regional, 2-1 Rizin. Both swung big shots, landed more than opp, grabbed 1-leg then great trip/hip-throw TD, landed straight in mounted triangle and good adjustments to sleep opp in 2 min 2ND DEC W vs streaking youngster w/ lots of exp, only striking to set up clinches/TDs, strong trips and leg-raises, v-tight top control, tons of leverage when posturing for GnP, calmly Ded armbar/triangle + leglock attempts, got R3 KD early but couldn't take adv for finish, 3-1 Rizin 3RD Hard leg kicks and quickly dips for 1-legs vs T15 Horie, some hard lefts while controlling leg esp KD into big GnP to end R1, punished opp whenever distance closed, control on ropes and in corner but never on ground, grabbed neck as opp got up R2, only 1 hook but held on well and tight squeeze for RNC SUB, 3W streak and 4-1 Rizin 4TH Slow feeling-out in title shot vs T15 striker Asakura, explosive 1-leg w/ great trips tries, got opp down along ropes w/ good angle of weight, straight to mount w/ heavy elbows, partial back take as opp turned and got arm under neck quickly, worked it under chin and locked tight grip for R1 SUB W, 4W streak
    

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    Jamall Emmers

    "Pretty Boy"  |  20-8-0

    30-+<-25<-30 Mid 30s, good regional finishes but couple Ls to best opps, head-kicked by Erosa for R2 L DWCS 2018, 4 finishes to rebound incl great prospect for LFA, 1-2 UFC w/ Ls to elite prospects and W vs prelim fodder 2ND 2.5 years off w/ injuries, took some early power shots from undef T25 pressure fighter Askhabov, got timing/range and started to land fast counters esp straight rights, mixed to body well esp R2 w/ jabs and combos, great hips/reflexes for sprawls, strength adv to push opp down in scrambles and take top, clearly fresher R2, maintained pace R3 w/ lots of back takes and mounts, threatened RNCs and solid GnP but leg hooks too loose so opp escaped, DEC W 3RD Took hard kicks to all lvls esp R1 vs T20 Jenkins but speed and reach advs, great straight boxing, rights to body R1 and head R2+3, fast jab, mixed in few teeps, leg hurt few times but kept good movement, landed more volume every rnd and avoided power shots later rnds, TDA reversed late R2 but got TD early R3, tons of top guard control, distributes weight well, short GnP, robbed for split DEC L, 2-3 UFC 4TH Slight weight miss, walked straight toward T4, split guard w/ hard straight right for KD, dropped big hammers for 50-sec KO
    

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    Bruno Fontes

    "Carpa"  |  6-0-0

    30<-4.5<-.5 Late 20s, short and jacked, 4-0 w/ 3 finishes of noobs then R1 KO of undef noob in JF debut. Aggressive+powerful striker, gilly as TDD, reversal and later caught kick for fence control, heavy left kick to liver for finish 2ND 155->145 3 weeks after last fight for JF title shot vs T.5 prospect, TDed early but strong gilly sweep, heavy hammers and slicing elbows from half/guard, good striking early but slower/sloppy later and got hurt by combos R3+early R4, great 2-legs for fence control when opp backed up and finished TDs at fence, got mounted R5 from sweep but re-reversed and secured strong 25-min DEC W, 5-0 3RD Title-D vs smaller streaking T4, strong boxing combos w/ lots more output than opp esp R2 controlling on feet, chewed up legs early and often and forced stance switch, used strikes to set up TDs on fence R1, 3-5, some cage control but usually fast to ground, gets leg hooks in quickly and recognizes when to shift if going to lose position, good top control esp half w/ elbow GnP, threatened couple gillys and used to transition, took a few shots late R3+early R4 but unhurt, good stamina to do dmg on feet R5, take back off TD, distract w/ hammers then get arm in for RNC SUB, 6-0
    

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    Kyle Nelson

    "The Monster"  |  16-5-1

    30<-20<-3.5<~3<-10 Early 30s, lots of regional finishes but 1-3 UFC and finished in every L w/ only W vs weak opp 2ND 145->155 vs T40 Herbert, still thick and muscular, dominant control w/ wrestling R1 and good leg kicks but wore down R2, took dmg late in rnd then got smothered R3 for DEC L, 1-4 UFC 3RD 155->145 vs T15 Choi, outclassed on feet, huge punches, landed couple w/ power R2, TDs and fence base control R1+3 but not GnP, got reversed and controlled, opp lost point for headbutt, did more dmg R3 so draw 4TH Speed disadv vs undef T30 Bilder, outjabbed early but landed some stiff shots later rnds, hard leg kicks but took few, good round kicks to body R2 and added teeps R3, pushed to fence every rnd, controlled but not TDed, eventual reversals R1+3, little dmg either way, broke free and landed harder shots R2, rocked opp late R1 w/ big right hook, more volume later rnds, avoided sloppy hail marys late, DEC W, 2-4-1 UFC 5TH On retreat R1 vs T35 finisher Padilla, took volume of quick punches but never hurt, accumulated calf kicks throughout fight and brought couple to body+head later, blocked more shots R2+3 and started to land overhands + some hooks, rocked opp couple times R2 and tried few flurries but never went crazy, mixed in few clinches and TDAs, never much control but couple decent knees, landed more + harder shots R2+3 for DEC W
    

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    Nemat Abdrashitov

    "Eagle"  |  19-8-0

    30<- - -3 Early 30s, bad career start and incon overall, plenty of finishes incl current 4W streak, massive KO upset of T8.5 in Brave debut 2ND Muscular, 150->155, used sambo base well to TDD/get up, landed big hook to KD vet can-crushing grappler, hard GnP right on chin for R1 KO, 5W streak and 2-0 Brave 3RD 155->145 vs streaking chaff-finisher, clearly larger esp upper body, traded legs kicks early and landed harder, got TD but spent couple mins avoiding gilly, series of huge rights to start R2, slowed pace to pick shots, Ded TDAs, couple more huge right hooks and one landed clean for big KO, 3-0 Brave w/ 6W streak 4TH Grindy 25-min DEC W vs T30 ex-UFC Bogatov for Brave title, 7W streak
    

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    Chepe Mariscal

    "Machine Gun"  |  16-6-0, 1 NC

    30<-20<- - - -3 Early 30s, v-incon but 5/6 Ls to UFC guys and 2 DEC Ws vs future UFCs, finishes of prospects/ good regionals 2ND R2 KO of JM in CW debut to break 2L skid 3RD 145->155 for Combate debut, beautiful R2 head-kick into hard GnP for KO of quality JM 4TH 155->145, ate leg kicks from exp good regional, tried calculated boxing early but more success w/ blitzes later R1, esp right hooks, TDAs R1 but little control, stunned opp w/ glancing right R2, crazy flying side kick then wild hail of hooks for KD, frantic GnP and almost gassed self but started to aim/measure more, hard shots from 3/4 mount w/ opp on side for TKO W, 2-2 LFA, 3W streak 5TH 145->155 for s-n UFC debut vs undef T20 brawler Peek, grappling and tech advs but smaller and ate power shots in frantic wild exchanges, nice teeps to body early and to face R3, good hooks inside, great chin to not go down but hurt some R1, much more volume, better head movement, repeated lateral drop TDs R1 but struggled when opp adjusted in later rnds, both tired but slightly fresher, kept engaging and pushing pace, 30-27 DEC W, 4W streak 6TH 155->145 vs T30 Jenkins, took some leg kicks R1 and was losing on outside, smart to press forward and make it ugly after taking few shots, not as accurate in pocket but felt clinch control late R1 and pushed opp to fence most of R2, lots of short knees and smothered any O, trip TDA off fence and opp dislocated elbow trying to brace, injury TKO W, 2-0 UFC w/ 5W streak
    

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    Kurban Taygibov

    14-3-0

    30<-25<-15<- -10<-15 Mid 20s sambo/wrestler, debut L then 8W regional streak mostly DEC incl series of good regionals before 2-0 ACA start, got finished by 2 top-lvl opps, rebound to 3-2 ACA w/ wrestling DEC vs T1.5 prospect 2ND Exchanged big shots early w/ T15 Silva, more accurate esp overhand rights, stunned opp then got KD at fence, series of massive right hooks on ground for R1 KO, 4-2 ACA 3RD More accurate w/ strikes than T25 wrestler Makashvili, TD mid R1, control on fence base but little dmg. Continued TDAs R2+3, flashed couple good knees up middle, cage control and some on ground w/ short GnP, avoided gillys esp tight one late R3, DEC W, 3W streak 4TH Careful counter-striking vs T5 BRZ finisher, caught kick into TD and few GNP, great clinch to stuff TDA into huge knee to body, more power hooks w/ opp on ground, stayed calm through leglock roll, postured for more dmg, opp re-guarded but got hips high, few clean rights to exposed chin for clean KO, 6-2 ACA w/ 4W streak
    

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    Melsik Baghdasaryan

    "The Gun"  |  8-2-0

    30+<-40<-35<-8.5 Early 30s, lefty, elite KB background, pro debut L then 5-years off doing boxing/KB, 4 R1 KOs vs chaff then high-pace DEC W DWCS 2020. KOed Anglin in UFC debut w/ explosive head kick, clear diff in striking lvl. Chopping leg kick, power in hands when flurrying close, followed instead of cutting off cage, slowed down R3 after winning R1+2 but enough for DEC W vs Souza, 2-0 UFC and 7W streak 2ND Great distance management R1 + early R2 vs T40 Culibao, huge left kicks to leg and body and tried to sneak couple upstairs, few checked but stayed persistent, great jab and footwork to punish opp whenever getting closer, got tripped R2 and opp immediately grabbed neck, didn't scramble quick enough and let opp secure back control, tried to fight hands but couldn't beat adjustment, RNC SUB L 3RD Striking tech and speed advs vs slumping T15 Lutz, great bouncy movement, hard kicks esp to body, rarely connected w/ spins or other unusual kicks but used them to set up more conventional attacks, hard+long jab when he threw it, some sharp hooks esp R2 and late R3, TDed too easily every rnd, stuck at fence base half of R1, TDed late R2 and did enough dmg earlier, controlled on fence and ground R3, limited techs to get up but managed to turn in when opp got too low on back, some heavy knees to body from clinch but should have made space sooner, allowed opp to re-take control, late flurry to seal 29-28 DEC W but needs to improve wrestling D
    

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    Apti Bimarzaev

    19-4-0

    30<-25<- -30<-25 Early 30s, sambo base, 4-3 start then tons of great Ws vs top RUS comp. Wanted to strike R1 but got out-pointed by T10 Lima, showed good adaptation and shot TDs repeatedly R2+3, not a ton of dmg bec constantly avoiding sub attempts, lost point for "accidental" head stomp, draw on 4 cards but got W on 5th, 14W streak for WFCA and ACA 2ND Good forward pressure, was controlling R1 vs T15 Goncharov but caught w/ big left and pounded out on ground to break streak 3RD 1.5 years off, DEC W vs T4 ex-UFC finisher
    

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    Khasan Magomedsharipov

    9-0-0

    30<-25<-20<-9.5<-7.5 Early 20s Dagi, Zabit's bro, 6-0 w/ 5 finishes by SUB or GnP vs noobs incl 2-0 AMC and Bellator debut, DEC vs best noob 2ND Dominant DEC over solid vet to go 2-0 Bellator, effortless control of grappling on cage and ground, landed good shots but in no rush to finish 3RD Early 2-leg TD of regional finisher, repeated guard passes, heavy head pressure, pulls opp away from fence, used right hand to control hip while landing short lefts, crouch late in rnd for barrage of big left hooks and GnP KO, 8-0 w/ 3-0 Bellator 4TH R2 A-T SUB vs s-n T4 GK, 9-0
    

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    Jean Silva

    "Lord Assassin"  |  12-2-0

    30+<- -2<-1.5<-1 Late 20s, short, explosive and athletic, all 8 Ws by finish incl 5W streak all R1 vs quality BRZ noobs after 3-2 start 2ND Came out aggressive w/ big hooks and repeated flying knees vs promising undef noob, keeps hands low, got pushed to fence but good TDD and some reversals, stunned opp w/ series of hard hooks, landing at will then finished w/ massive overhand right for highlight KO 3RD 145->155 vs meh JM, dodged wild kicks, couple good hooks to body, pushed to fence and TDed but up quick, opp hurt knee jumping, too respectful/didn't pressure but forced stand-ups after stuffing TDAs, retirement TKO W, 7W streak 4TH 155->145 for DWCS 2023 vs undef T30 boxer Vallejos, lots of outside movement and low output R1, less tech but much more power and aggression, hands low or extended forward but good reflexes to dodge some and absorbed counter hooks well, lots of step in elbows esp R2, rocked opp w/ knee into elbow and poured on pressure, mixed in kicks and variety of punches esp rights, landed power shots R3 and kept high pressure but slightly more careful, few late TDAs w/ 1 successful lift but couldn't keep opp down, often wild but dangerous, 29-28 DEC W for big upset, 8W streak 5TH Easy s-n UFC debut vs tall/chinny finisher GK, big speed adv esp w/ hands, mostly hooks from both sides, repeatedly rocked opp + some KDs, consistent pressure w/o going crazy, didn’t take much dmg, muscled out of TDAs and timed knees to counter, had opp wobbling around cage, kept placing power shots esp at fence, final KD for R1 TKO W
    

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    Jeong Yeong Lee

    "The Korean Tiger"  |  11-1-0

    30<- -15<- -10 Late 20s, beat Korea's best w/ armbars and KOs, DEC W for Road FC title then 10-sec KO of undef prospect for D, 2.75 year layoff during pandemic, aggressive striking vs T4 in 1st secs of RTUFC, pushed to fence but vicious elbows to side of head, immediately locked armbar when TDed and rolled belly-down for 30-sec SUB 2ND Came out aggressive w/ big hooks vs T1, showed power by stumbling opp w/ glancing blow, landed 2 clean rights for KD and 2 power shots to chin on ground for 45-sec KO, 2-0 dominating RTUFC 3RD Speed+power adv on feet vs T5.5 but wrestled on cage and base continuously, landed more small shots R1 and some big strikes R2+3, took dmg on fence R3, great TDD but struggled breaking free, didn't fully use underhooks, too much retreating to cage on feet, split DEC W 4TH Full UFC debut vs T7.5 sub-specialist, faster hands w/ solid jab and nice straights to body, pushed to fence long time each rnd but good TDD, active w/ elbows R1 then beautiful knee to stun opp w/ back to cage, always heavy shots on disengage, clear adv on feet then good TD R2, aggressive, powerful, accurate GnP esp from half, high output but didn’t drain self, able to rest w/ back on cage R3, reversal but threatened by gilly, pulled out during TD, good pass to half then more big GnP rest of rnd, 30-27 DEC W, 8W streak
    

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    Michael Trizano

    "The Lone Wolf"  |  10-3-0

    30<-25<- -35<-30 Early 30s, 6-0 ammy then 6-0 pro vs good US noobs incl Bellator cameo then won TUF 27, 3-2 UFC w/ Ws by DEC vs other prospects, quality wrestling, power in hands vs T65 Dawodu but not enough volume, ate lots of dmg but good toughness, easy TD but didn't attempt much and couldn't hold control so DEC L 2ND Early KD w/ hook then knee of T7.5 UFC debuter but not much dmg from top, good clinch engages but couldn't get TDs, solid boxing but less power than opp, got KDed R2+3 and TKOed w/ rain of hammers R3, 3-3 UFC 3RD 1st career weight miss, came out v-aggressive trading huge punches w/ T35 Choi, at one point both KDed at same time and both had multiple other KDs, great jab, hard right hands and mixed in one of 1st lead left hooks for R1 KD then finished w/ couple big hammers, 4-3 UFC
    

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    Alejandro Perez

    "Turbo"  |  23-9-1

    25 Mid 30s, won TUF LatAm season 1, 8-4-1 UFC almost all on prelims but had big W streak, natural @135 but moved up for s-n. Power in hands but not enough aggression vs Martinez until end of R1/2 and all R3, DEC L, solid grappler but not elite anywhere
    

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    Mads Burnell

    18-6-0

    25<-20<-35<-45<-40<-35 Late 20s, creative grappler w/ 4 J-neckties, 1-2 UFC vs tough comp but both Ls by SUB, returned to CW for title then started 3-0 Bellator incl some elite opps 2ND 25-min war vs T35 Borics, constant forward pressure, nasty left hooks to liver and good kicks, accuracy dipped later, great toughness to eat shots, set up TDs well off punches but couldn't finish any of them, pretty clear DEC L 3RD Constant TDs/mat returns R1+2 vs T8.5 Carvalho, lots of back takes w/ opp on knees and threatened some RNCs but only uses 1 hook and kept losing position, no GnP and got beat up on feet but landed couple solid rights, took heavy GnP late R2 after gassing and big shots to open R3 then controlled on ground, kept trying sweeps but no explosion left, 3-2 Bellator 4TH TDed early R1+2 by T35 wrestler Gonzales, got to hip quickly and grabbed leg to sweep, got on top R1, patiently passed guard, solid GnP from top side, threatened N/S choke and D'Arce, heavy hips, longer scramble R2 and avoided bad gilly, more dominant control from side and some top half, beautiful trip when opp grabbed 1-leg R3, landed on top and kept control, more N/S threats, short elbows, punches to body and few knees to ribs, 1-sided grindy DEC W
    

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    Chris Wade

    "The Long Island Killer"  |  23-10-0

    25<-35<-30<- - -35<- -30<-25<-15 Mid 30s, strong wrestler, 5-2 UFC but beaten by better grapplers then 2-2 PFL 2018, 3-1 2019 but L in semi-finals, 3-1 2021 but dominated by Khaybulaev in finals, usually goes to DEC and never been finished, 155->145 and is stronger 2ND Solid jabs, range of kicks but nothing overly powerful, good head movement/evasiveness to outpoint T30 Palmer, stuffed 1 TDA and great tech to get up from others, DEC W 3RD Hard leg kicks to hurt knee of T10 Bochniak then head kick when guard dropped, heavy hooks on ground for 70-sec KO 4TH Good wrestling early to control T35 Loughnane and dropped opp w/ glancing head kick but couldn't dmg from top guard, got out-struck and couldn't find timing on feet, landed couple heavy leg kicks but nowhere near enough and later TDAs stuffed, DEC L in playoffs, 10-5 PFL 5TH Rematch vs previously beaten T35 Jenkins, constantly pressured and out-wrestled, 1 good R1 escape when opp tried to take back but couldn't keep top control, tried few bad gillys, back taken R1 and nearly R2, v-little resistance R3 and smothered at fence base for DEC L 6TH rushed forward vs slumping T5 into clinches, landed 1 partial kick but stunned by hook early, fence control but reversed some, great whizzer throw attempt but countered, scored small GnP, saw opening and transitioned well to HE-gilly, got top hip then rolled to mount and slept opp for R1 SUB W, 11-6 PFL 7TH Speed disadv vs undef T45 Braga, lots of calf+oblique kicks R1 but took some in return and ate hard straights esp rights, TD early R2 and threatened good HE-gilly but couldn't keep opp down, outboxed again on feet and got away from kicks, couldn't find timing to land clean and spent too much time circling, came out more aggressive R3 and landed big right hooks + uppercuts, feinted lvl-changes well into strikes but caught again by straight rights, TDA into fence control for last few mins to smother opp but little dmg, split but deserved DEC L, 11-7 PFL
    

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    Seung Woo Choi

    "Sting"  |  11-6-0

    25<-20<-35<-50<-55<-45 Early 30s, tall and skinny, lots of regional KOs in Korea and won same regional title twice. 0-2 UFC start vs tough comp then 3W streak on prelims. Great kicks and right-hand counters vs Caceres but choked out quickly once it hit ground R2 for sub L, 3-3 UFC 2ND Effective leg kicks that disguise head kicks but didn't throw enough, great chin but ate tons of punishment from T35 Culibao, some counters wild/desperate but did land some hard shots, nice trip TD R3 and quick back take but couldn't get RNC, split DEC L but deserved it bec only won R3, 3-4 UFC 3RD Crazy R1 exchanges vs T25 Trizano, simultaneous KD, beautiful lead left hooks and got KD but started throwing it too often, got countered bec predictable, both hurt several times, got KDed late R1 by big hook and finished quickly w/ GnP, 3L skid and 3-5 UFC 4TH More patient vs T2 KBer, straighter shots caught opp esp rights, hard calf kicks, couple checked but kept throwing, hurt opp w/ tight right hook as both got close R1, pushed to fence but reversed and landed more shots on outside, few jabs but mostly accurate, KDed by uppercut in close R2 so chin still meh, controlled posture from bottom guard but eventually reversed, top control but little dmg until late, fresher R3 w/ more sharp right, continued kicks took out opp's leg, got KD but surprisingly went to ground, easy pass to side and good shift to 1 hip for max leverage on left hooks, lots of dmg but maybe could have had finish on feet, DEC W, 4-5 UFC
    

87. 87

    

    Saifulla Dzhabrailov

    "Wolf"  |  15-2-0

    25+<-9<-8.5<-7 Early 30s, most of career w/ ACB, DEC or quick KOs, 1 bad L early but only L to Froes in 5 years. 30-sec punch-out of T1 in Naiza debut 2ND Early kick catch vs good regional w/ couple hard punches then TD, good mat returns w/ body lock throws, great hip flexibility and core strength to reverse opp's TDAs R2+3, strong control from all top positions, mostly guard, let opp scramble while striking but able to regain control, some wild hooks early but good blitzes R3+4, got mount late R3 but couldn't do much, R4 KO w/ overhand right that crushed nose, Naiza FC champ, 4W streak vs solid comp 3RD ACA return vs T7 BRZ GK, more snap on leg kicks in exchanges, avoided hook blitz, stabbing teep to liver folded opp, swarmed w/ hooks for 1-min KO W, 5W streak 4TH 63-sec punches KO vs s-n badly-slumping ex-ranked GK, 2-1 ACA
    

88. 88

    

    Gabriel Santos

    "Mosquitinho"  |  10-2-0

    25<-35<-25<-15<-9.5<-6.5 Mid 20s, lefty, v-athletic, 8-0 w/ 4 RNC vs solid noobs then 3 straight prospects for Future title. Good wrestling, +++BJJ, mostly attacks armbars and RNCs. Transitions/flows beautifully, maintains control while constantly applying pressure and working for better position 2ND LFA debut vs T3 finisher, traded early kicks to legs and body, power disadv, tried spinning elbow but left exposed and KDed by right hook, took big shots on ground but active hips to survive, stunned repeatedly back on feet but great toughness, 2 well timed 2-legs to stay alive, brief control from 1st then straight to half w/ 2nd, v-slick control of opp's arms and hips while working in leg hooks during escape attempt, tried to flatten opp while dropping heavy hooks, got close w/ RNCs, head kick KD to open R2 and got KO w/ burst of GnP, 9-0 3RD LFA title shot vs T20 Delano, reduced opp's movement w/ hard leg kicks, switched stances but more effective lefty esp R2 w/ hooks to head and body, lots of TDAs but only brief fence control, tried elbows off breaks, good knees to body incl 1 flying, increased pressure each rnd, R3 KD w/ series of accurate left hooks, straight to mount but didn't set base and got bucked off, hard right hook to liver at fence then couple GnP for TKO, 10-0 4TH S-n UFC debut vs undef T65 Murphy, explosive 2-legs and great timing+angles to finish 1-legs, agile in scrambles but couldn't control opp for long, some short GnP and will swing big from posture, hard kicks to body and traded powerful straights, great chin, pushed high pace R1 but slowed by R3, fluid transition to attack armbar from top late R2 after taking back and trying RNCs, threatened triangles when opp had top guard, v-close split DEC L 5TH Heavy pressure forced power exchanges vs explosive T35 Onama, hard hooks around guard w/ great timing but took counters, great timing to duck under for TDs, nearly took back R1 then couple slick transitions to armbars but opp escaped, v-mobile guard w/ lots of angle changes but took some sharp elbows, more head movement on feet but slight power disadv, TD and back take R2, got B-T but got loose while attacking neck and opp reversed, more armbar threats and allowed back to feet, slightly slower late R2, hurt by varied combos incl elbows then rocked by upper cut, took follow-ups while falling for KO L, 0-2 UFC
    

89. 89

    

    Maike Linhares

    "The Viking"  |  18-3-0

    25<-15<-8<-7.5<-6.5 Early 30s, lots of good Ws vs real BRZ prospects and top vets, RIZIN cameo L and 1-1 ACB so needs to be tested vs elite again. Brazilian FS champ w/ highlight KOs 2ND XMMA debut vs T30 Harrison, huge variety of kicks, connected to leg and some higher, good lead hooks and quality jab, TDed but BJJ-BB and good scrambles back to feet, more output/dmg for split W, 4W streak 3RD Year+ off, missed weight for Fury debut vs T5.5 ex-UFC, outside movement w/ well-timed calf kicks as opp came forward, few spin kicks to body, landed single hooks then angled out before counters, TDs R1+2 into patient/grindy top control, pinned opp's weight/limbs but little GnP, enough to keep position, took few flurries on feet R2 but good timing to return to floor, mostly side control after tech guard pass, on feet longest R3, good cardio to maintain movement, late TD into clinch control, few reversal exchanges drained clock for dull 30-27 DEC W, 5W streak vs strong comp
    

90. 90

    

    Luis Saldaña

    16-7-1

    25<~ -20<- -25 Early 30s, tons of finishes esp chokes on US regional but incon, front kick KO on DWCS, 1-1 both DEC in UFC 2ND DEC W vs T10 Souza, great timing on TDs vs forward pressure, nice leg kicks on counter, landed heavier shots R3 as things got sloppier and did enough to win 29-28. Has visibly tired late in all fights 3RD Two massive KDs of T45 Woodson R1 but walked off and didn't secure finish, stupid knee to head of downed opp, some R2 grappling exchanges drained last of gas and was sloppy striking on feet rest of fight, split draw for 2-1-1 UFC
    

91. 91

    

    Jack Jenkins

    "Phar"  |  12-3-0

    25<-30<-20<-9<- -2<-1.5<-1 Early 30s, Eternal MMA champ+D to avenge 1 of 2 Ls, lots of finishes mostly w/ strikes 2ND Picked up another title by beating up regional for new promotion, R2 leg-kick KO 3RD 25-min DEC vs solid regional for another Eternal title-D, 6W streak 4TH DWCS 2022 vs T.5, ducked under aggressive striking, quick pass to half then gradual work to mount R1+3, increasingly heavy GnP from each position esp big elbows and opened nasty cut then kept targeting it, escaped couple sub attempts, great stamina to maintain output and get R3 KO w/ 30-sec left 5TH Easy UFC debut vs T.5 GK, devastating natural power in leg kicks, some solid boxing and great TD entries, strong top control, passes positions well but didn't always maintain, let opp get legs in for guard, tried GnP but rarely heavy, got reversed and took some dmg late R1 but showed toughness to get back on top to end rnd, clear DEC W, 8W streak 6TH Frequent stance switches, heavy low kicks w/ right and to body + head w/ left esp R1 but outboxed by T30 Emmers esp R2, took long straight shots, slower but good timing to land power shots, less volume, reversed TD late R2 and some top control but TDed and controlled most of R3, too much time stuck on back, gifted split DEC W but deserved L 7TH Good outside striking esp leg kicks vs T20 Mariscal, sharper hands and mostly blocked/dodged blitzes, pushed to cage late R1 and most of R2, couldn't make space and took short knee, tried to brace w/ arm while getting tripped and dislocated elbow for injury TKO L, 2-1 UFC
    

92. 92

    

    Mike Grundy

    12-4-0

    25<-35<-45 Late 30s, wrestling base w/ great regional run, KO W in UFC debut then 3L streak, 2 DEC then caught in anaconda by T35 Amirkhani off immediate TDA, went to sleep
    

93. 93

    

    Jordan Vucenic

    "The Epidemic"  |  12-2-0

    20+<-15<-10<-20<-15<-9 Late 20s, well rounded, good ammy, good Ws mostly DEC, 3 split DEC Ws in a row incl Hughes then Charriere for CW title 2ND R2 RNC of s-n T2 prospect, great standing back take and cleaner on feet, title-D 3RD Close striking/feeling out R1 in rematch w/ T20 Hughes but got outclassed in grappling on cage and ground, took short punches and slicing elbows, back taken repeatedly and no escape from B-Ts, showed grit but 1-sided DEC L w/ multiple 8-10 rnds, 5-1 CW 4TH Great TD timing after early flurry from undef T.5, strong mat returns on cage, hard knees to head as opp got up, solid top control and few passes to half, short GnP, kick+punch->TD combo R3, passed more easily, harder GnP esp elbows, got back few times and eventually got RNC SUB 5TH Used range for kicks vs shorter streaking regional, lateral movement to keep opp trapped near cage, fast 1-leg into top half, dominant control and fence base w/ short GnP and couple hard elbows, much earlier TDA R2, came in high but bowled opp over, v-quick back take, good leg adjustments to lock B-T while attacking RNC, smart to not burn arms squeezing chin, few short punches w/ right while working left deeper for tight squeeze and SUB W, 7-1 CW 6TH R2 kimura SUB vs good regional, 3W streak
    

94. 94

    

    Otto Rodrigues

    14-2-0

    20+ Mid 30s, short, only L by KO in 2nd fight, 12W streak since w/ JF title+D vs undef prospects, subbed prospect in WFCA cameo, DEC W vs great prospect in LFA debut after 4 years off 2ND 2+ years off, Bellator debut vs grindy T4.5 GK, R2 A-T SUB, 7SUBs+7DECs
    

95. 95

    

    Daniel Weichel

    "Drake"  |  42-15-0

    20<-30<-20<-30<-25 Late 30s w/ 55! fights, wide range of chokes, former M-1 champ and multi-time Bellator challenger but couldn't beat Pitbull, mostly DEC @higher-lvl, moves to 10-4 Bellator w/ crazy close split W vs Diggs 2ND Outworked by Carvalho for DEC L 3RD Big power combo to stun T20 Whiteford on fence but ref stopped it early, 11-5 Bellator 4TH Picked apart by jabs and kicks from faster T45 Khizriev, couldn't land counters or going forward, good cartwheel escape of R1 TDA, tried TDs R2+3 and got back R3, threatened Suloev and RNC but got shaken off, landed good flying knee late R3 but DEC L, 11-6 Bellator
    

96. 96

    

    Henry Corrales

    "OK"  |  21-8-0

    20<- -15<-10<-15 Mid 30s, 8-6 Bellator vs strong comp, can cut to 135, powerful hands esp left hook. Used leg kicks well vs taller T10 Lee, evenly matched wrestling exchanges, early KD and threw enough volume to stay ahead, tech DEC W after R3 eye poke 2ND Great TDD vs T15 Magomedov, pressed to fence R1 and TDed but back to feet fast, destroyed lead calf, great jabs often doubled and mixed to body, lots of power rights, stuffed/avoided most R2/3 wrestling, good volume of combos for DEC W
    

97. 97

    

    Kai Kamaka III

    "Fighting Hawaiian"  |  13-5-1

    20++<- -30<-25<-30 Late 20s, good DEC streak on US regionals incl prospect for LFA and Bellator prelims then 1-2-1 UFC, v-competitive DECs and could have easily been 3-1. Big power in right hand, beat up body w/ kicks and punches, switched stances fluidly, got clipped on chin and switched to strong wrestling, locked in half guard and stayed busy for DEC W vs T15 De Jesus in Bellator return 2ND Good movement to land strikes, needs to extend combos, good TDD but didn't punish opp much off missed shots, slowed R3 for split DEC L to T25 Gonzales, 3-1 Bellator 3RD Heavy repeated leg kicks vs good regional and hard body kicks to liver, fast hands and effective w/ blitzes but only did few, crippled opp's calf and hurt bad w/ straight kick to stomach, couple big hooks then extended back turtle control w/ lots of unanswered GNP for TKO, 4-1 Bellator 4TH Strength and good base + hand-fighting to stop clinches from taller T2.5, good under+overhooks in scrambles but couldn't get TD until R3, avoided opp's TDAs R2, frequent quick switches lefty, attacked liver w/ left kicks from diff angles and hooks from both stances, took some leg kicks, more powerful returns but fewer, snuck clean hooks and glancing kicks high when opp dropped guard, increased pressure each rnd but never reckless, hard TD R3, stopped sub set-ups then gradually worked to top half, flexible mount then shifted hips to take back in scramble, tried RNC but good bail when he felt opp escaping, good vision + reactions to minimize dmg from counters, great pace, clear DEC W, 5-1 Bellator
    

98. 98

    

    Youssef Zalal

    "The Moroccan Devil"  |  14-5-1

    20+++<- -35 Late 20s, deadly striker but almost all variety of chokes in 6-0 start, 2 DEC Ls for LFA but rebounded w/ highlight flying knee, started 3-0 UFC but 3L skid for 3-3 all DEC 2ND 145->135 after layoff vs T8.5 Blackshear, lots of leg kicks, good movement on outside, fast TD R1 and top control but not much dmg, got reversed and back taken R1 and R2, lots of R2 scrambles but usually lost position, switched to aggressive striking for 10-8 R3, missed w/ high knees but well timed, great work to body and fast hands, heavy GnP and almost got finish, instead Draw for 3-3-1 UFC 3RD 135->145 for R1 KO of promising opp in return to regionals 4TH R1 KO of T.5 wrestler 5TH Boxing and KB Ws then R1 SUB of debuter for 1-night tourney W
    

99. 99

    

    Morgan Charriere

    "The Last Pirate"  |  19-10-1

    20<-15<- - -7.5<-15<-30 Late 20s, short+athletic w/ great stamina, well rounded but not elite anywhere, 2-3 career start but strong regional finishes, 3-1 CW for title then outpointed by Vucenic to lose belt and Hughes in interim title shot, both 25-min split DECs. Striking somewhat basic, jumped bad gilly and gave away rnd, didn't change strat much 2ND Good early calf kicks vs strong regional but stopped as fight went on, explosive TDs R1+2 and good initial fence control but gets hips too high anticipating position changes and got reversed late in rnds, some good GnP but rushed in back take transitions, traded shots to start R3 and got wobbled, good head movement but doesn't always counter, got TD but swept again, able to escape and grind out split DEC W w/ wrestling, 4-3 CW 3RD Gave back using whizzer to defend early rush from s-n sub-specialist can-crusher, got opp high on back and froze while carefully fighting hands for 3+ mins, good grip and arm positioning to prevent inverted triangle, turned into top guard and postured to rain accurate+powerful elbows, hammers, straights for last min, Dr. stoppage TKO after R1 4TH Lots of feints w/ all limbs vs smaller T3 GK, not much output on feet but huge power in leg kicks, took opp off feet R1 and jumped on top, tried to take back but 2nd leg hook blocked by fence, few short GnP but no big dmg, froze opp w/ range+feints most of R2 and picked away from outside esp w/ more brutal calf kicks, took few in return but much less dmg, hesitant to get close bec caught by couple counter hooks but big KD w/ powerful lead left hook into couple big GnP, solid fast jab, great sprawl on R3 TDAs, threatened front chokes then gradually turned to back, again got 1 leg-hook but went for choke before securing position, allowed scramble and nearly gave back but shook opp over top, hurt opp's eye w/ jab then unloaded w/ big lefts at fence base after sprawl for late TKO W, 3W streak + 6-3 CW 5TH UFC debut 6 weeks later vs promising KO artist, nasty jab, great reactions and head movement to avoid or roll w/ big rights from opp, clean footwork, cut off cage well, mixed in few kicks and harder punches, hurt opp w/ consecutive liver kicks then patiently circled, stabbing teep to liver for KD, 1 more body kick as opp got up then couple big hooks for emphasis, R1 KO W, 4W streak
    

100. 100

     

     Justin Gonzales

     "J-Train"  |  14-4-0

     20<-35<-30<- - -25 Early 30s, college wrestler, well rounded and athletic, 9-0 ammy all KOs, 9-0 on US regionals incl local title, DEC W vs regional grappler in DWCS 2019 but not signed then KO for LFA title. DEC W vs prospect in Bellator debut but couldn't hang w/ Pico and got wrestled for DEC and 1st L 2ND 2-1 Bellator w/ v-close split DEC W vs T30 Kamaka, used reach adv to land jab, mixed in well-timed TDAs but not a ton of control, still fresh R3 3RD Dominant striking vs T8.5 vet Fisher, much faster and constant jabs and straights, mixed in hard leg kicks, strong right hooks mostly to body w/ more to head late, got TD and cage control w/ knees to legs R1 but didn't need grappling for DEC W, non-stop output and movement, 3-1 Bellator 4TH Early TD R1 but got wept by leglock threat, rest of rnd slowly getting passed, took GnP from bottom half/side, avoided N/S chokes, ignored corner for immediate R2 TD and reversed again in scramble near cage, couldn't get up until late in rnd and not enough dmg w/ strikes, clearly struggled w/ TD instincts R3, 1 good leg catch but didn't follow to ground, entered on 1-leg then got tripped and TDed, ate lots of punches +elbows mostly from bottom side, couldn't force movement, clear DEC L
     

101. 101

     

     Fernando Padilla

     "El Valiente"  |  16-5-0

     20<-35<-6.5<-4.5<-2.5 Late 20s, 12/14 Ws by finish, v-tall and skinny, deadly off back w/ armbars and triangles incl future UFC, beat quality US regionals incl 3-1 LFA, all 4 Ls by DEC to strong opps, 2 future UFC, R2 elbow KO of good regional in Fury debut/title-shot 2ND 2 years off, UFC debut vs T50 Erosa, traded sharp jabs, rocked opp w/ clean straight right, beautiful placement on tech combo crossing cage, diff angles w/ both hands, KD then 2 clean hooks for 2nd KD when opp got up, early stoppage bec opp was back up and moving but R1 TKO W, 3W streak 3RD Good pressure early w/ sharp boxing esp straights vs T20 Nelson, lacked power shots, lead leg slowly ground down by kicks, caught by big overhands R2 and rocked early, more hesitant rest of fight, struggled to land clean when opp adjusted D, took few body kicks and partial head kicks, clean jab but not enough kicks to use range adv, good TDD and prevented grappling control but not enough output/accuracy R2/3, DEC L, 1-1 UFC
     

102. 102

     

     Shayilan Nuerdanbieke

     "Wolverine"  |  39-11-0

     20<-30<- -20<- -10 Late 20s, 45+ fights in China w/ tons of R1 finishes both KOs and SUBs but weak comp, DEC L to Culibao in UFC debut, high lvl wrestler w/ good mat returns, great B-T, not much on feet besides power hooks, persistent short shots on ground to score after being picked apart on feet in R1, DEC W vs Soriano, 1-1 UFC 2ND Aggressive from start, wide variety of strikes, somewhat wild w/ hooks but good power, fantastic TD entries, great movement through positions to maintain control and scramble vs Brown, not much GnP but heavy when he threw, great sub D but somewhat careless w/ letting limbs get trapped, great stamina to push pace all fight for DEC W, 2-1 UFC 3RD T25 Minner blew out knee w/ early kick, jumped on top w/ hammers and elbows from side, some weird pauses but got 1-min KO, 3-1 UFC w/ 3W streak 4TH Early KD of T15 Garcia w/ huge right, big straight standing GnP, some nasty slicing elbows from top guard and good wrestling control but posture controlled, wore out quick and took hard punch combo late R1 and stunned early R2 then KOed by kick+hook to liver
     

103. 103

     

     Makwan Amirkhani

     "Mr. Finland"  |  17-10-0

     20<-30<-40<- -35<-65 Mid 30s, tons of wrestling exp, lots of regional SUBs and started 5-1 UFC but slumping since. Dominant chain wrestling R1 vs undef Murphy w/ few well-aimed strikes, KOed by knee on telegraphed shot R2 2ND Snapped 3L streak to go 7-5 UFC, locked up neck immediately off TDA by T35 Grundy, slight adjustments and used legs well to trap opp's leg and increase pressure of Anaconda choke to sleep opp R1 3RD Early TDs and choke threats vs T40 Pearce, good transitions through scrambles but gassed v-quick, looked slow on feet late R1, TDed easily R2 and hammered in various positions for TKO L, 7-6 UFC 4TH Early clinch vs T75 Shore, exchanged positions on fence then got TD, good guard passes but opp re-guarded, little GnP but flowed on top to control rnd, again gassed early R2, slow strikes and took hooks+kicks, KDed late, easily mounted, nearly A-Ted, gave back and RNCed w/ little D, 5/6 Ls
     

104. 104

     

     Danny Henry

     "The Hatchet"  |  12-4-0

     20 Mid 30s, tall,lots of regional finishes but couple meh Ls, EFC-SA title but L in 1st D, went on W streak and avenged L to regain title, 2-2 UFC vs quality comp, 1 W and both Ls by SUB, no fights since 2020
     

105. 105

     

     Danny Chavez

     "The Colombian Warrior"  |  11-5-1

     20<-30<-35<-40 Late 30s, solid on regionals but some struggles w/ grapplers, went on streak of R1 KOs incl local title, 1-1-1 UFC all DEC 2ND Traded a few early punches w/ T50 Ramos then KOed by spinning elbow R1, 1-2-1 UFC
     

106. 106

     

     Dmitriy Parubchenko

     16-2-0

     15<-9<-6.5 Early 30s, sambo base, started 14-0 but almost all noob crushing w/ 1 undef prospect, 0-2 ACA start but 2 DEC W since vs prospect and Ragimov. Super strong, good control on cage and TDs. Active on top but looks unlikely to pound out top comp
     

107. 107

     

     Robert Ruchała

     9-1-0

     15<-25<-20<-15<-8.5<-6<-1.5 Mid 20s, 12-3 ammy, 6-0 pro incl 3-0 KSW, beating good noobs and strong undef prospect. Evasive, nice jab and teeps to use range. Strong wrestling and trip TDs, constantly trying to pass guard and short strikes 2ND Beat undef T6 in all areas for DEC W, 7-0 + 4-0 KSW, constant hard leg kicks R1 and good combos w/ hands, nice trip TDs R2 and domination from top, got pressured R3 but stayed calm and countered, got sweep after being TDed 3RD Lazy early kicks vs T7.5 grappling vet and TDed, controlled some but couple tech reversals and didn't take much dmg, kept pushing pace and had fence control w/ short shots R2 then solid GnP from top half vs tired opp, slowed down R3 and more retreating but good volume of jabs, more wrestling clinches and slightly higher output, avoided most of opp's power shots, competitive split DEC W for 8-0 4TH Interim title shot vs s-n T15 Eskijew, KDed early R1 by hard right and took more power shots but got mobile w/ lateral movement, tons of teeps and later calf kicks to use reach adv, avoided most shots from opp, grindy cage control esp R2, TDed R4 but scrambled up quick, own TD R5 and worked to back, alternated GnP and RNCs then intensified elbows for late TKO W, 9-0 5TH Title unification vs T55 Parnasse, couldn't match speed or tech striking, tried to mix in grappling but controlled and outworked, wore out faster, TKOed R4 by soccer kick to liver, 1st L
     

108. 108

     

     Patryk Kaczmarczyk

     "Prince of Radom"  |  11-2-0

     15<-6.5<-4<-2.5<- -5<-7<-4.5 Mid 20s, crazy 27-7 ammy, 7-0 start vs good noobs and quality regional incl Armia title and KSW debut, 1st L by DEC to elite prospect. Quick kicks and powerful strikes, will over-punch into clinch and doesn't string together combos often. Good D off back, avoids significant dmg but frequently out-wrestled/TDed 2ND Better combos and in-out striking movement, easy TDs vs noob and landed lots of GnP, eventually got R2 KO w/ right hooks from back mount, bounced back for 2-1 KSW 3RD Good low kicks early vs undef T9.5 then pushed pace w/ wrestling, good cage control and short knees, in control R2 until straight kick to body shut him off for KO L, 2-2 KSW 4TH Faster hands than promising ex-prospect, stronger in clinch exchange, quick combos then huge hook to body, unloaded w/ punches and knees until knee to body for 1-min KO 5TH DEC W vs streaking T2 prospect, 4-2 KSW 6TH DEC W vs T25 Rutkowski, 3W streak vs great comp
     

109. 109

     

     Makhochi Sagitov

     "Doctor"  |  9-3-0

     15<-9 Late 20s, bad 3-3 start to career but 6W streak since incl 4-0 ACA, triangle master, tall and long, sporadic jab and leg kicks but good when used, can take punches but doesn't move head enough and got KDed, good wrestling and GnP on ground, v-close split DEC W vs T10 Limberger
     

110. 110

     

     Yusup Saadulaev

     "Maestro"  |  20-6-1, 1 NC

     15<-20 Late 30s Dagi grappler and ONE GK, DEC Ws vs lots of good opps but Ls to best, most recently KOed w/o ever trying to take it to the ground
     

111. 111

     

     Andre Harrison

     "The Bull"  |  22-3-1

     15<- -30 Mid 30s wrestler, 5-0 ammy then 20-0 pro start w/ ROC title+D, Titan title w/ 4Ds, WSOF title then 1st PFL champ, lots of DECs, only Ls in PFL, took Movlid to draw. Mauled good vet for R1 Dr. stoppage in return to regionals 2ND Close split L vs T8 Linhares in XMMA debut, got TDs every rnd and solid GnP esp R2, blocked and avoided lots of strikes on feet but not enough counters and still ate some kicks, not enough volume
     

112. 112

     

     Dawid Śmiełowski

     "Królik"  |  10-1-0

     15<-9.5<-5<-1 Mid 20s, tall, solid ammy, 8-0 all finishes vs solid POL regionals and strong undef prospect 2ND Striking war vs T4.5 GK in KSW debut, v-competitive and both got hurt, better cardio and big KD into GnP TKO w/ 10-sec left, now 9-0 all finishes 3RD Took kicks from outside vs T5 prospect then outwrestled on fence R1 and start of R2, perfectly-placed push kick to gut for R2 KO out of nowhere, 10-0 all finishes, 2-0 KSW
     

113. 113

     

     Pedro Carvalho

     "The Game"  |  13-9-0

     15<-25<-8.5<-20<-15<-20 Late 20s, aggressive and well-rounded, started 4-0 Bellator w/ 3 finishes but KOed quickly by Pitbull in title shot then KOed by undef prospect Wilson, rebound w/ v-close DEC W vs Weichel 2ND Couldn't find range vs T6 vet, ate lots of dmg rushing forward and spent lots of time on back early rnds, dominant R3 due to better cardio but still DEC L to go 5-3 Bellator 3RD Controlled by T35 Burnell on fence and repeatedly TDed R1+2, got back taken repeatedly but good escapes, did dmg on feet, great body shots esp kicks+knees, extended combos w/ all limbs, got own TD late R2 and dropped heavy elbows, hurt opp R3 w/ barrage of knees then TD and control from half for upset DEC W (30-27 my card), 6-3 Bellator 4TH Controlled by grappling from T40 Kennedey, TDed early R1 and took GnP from bottom half, gave back R2 and lots of R3, fights B-T well, constantly moving and stayed clear of chokes but on D whole fight, DEC L
     

114. 114

     

     Daguir Imavov

     "Specnaz"  |  15-3-1

     15<-5.5<-1.5 Early 30s Dagi in France, Ws vs lots of solid EURO vets, bro in UFC. Only Ls to 3 v-good opps 2ND DEC W vs s-n JM in Ares debut 3RD 1.5 years off w/ injury, 155->145 vs smaller T20 ex-UFC de Freitas, started slow and took few hard leg kicks early, pushed to fence and took sharp lefts, few reversals but no control, broke free and landed hooks+straight in close for KD, fast and accurate incl shot as opp was falling, few GnP for R1 TKO W, 3W streak
     

115. 115

     

     Masanori Kanehara

     31-14-5

     15 Early 40s, great BJJ, tons of exp in 20+ year career, bad start, W streak then incon run, 1-2 UFC @135 vs good comp, KOed by Henry in Rizin debut then 4W streak: R2 GnP KO vs strong judoka GK, R3 GnP KO vs T.5 sub-specialist, DEC vs promising but slumping grappler, most recent huge upset w/ DEC vs T45 sub-specialist Erbst. Beating opps at own game on ground but chin ?s
     

116. 116

     

     Khalim Nazruloev

     9-0-0

     15+<-10<-8.5<-6<-3<-.5 Mid 20s, 4-0 incl 2 good regionals in RUS, 135->125 for most recent fight 2ND Lots of feints vs good regional w/ much more exp, KDed while off balance but great reflex TD, couple mins grinding from top then hail of GnP to get KO before end of R1, 5-0 3RD 125->135 vs T.5 GK, traded leg kicks and landed harder, caught 1 of opp's for R1 TD, R2+3 TDs w/ blast 2-legs, 1-leg, and risky drag-back, tons of control from top guard, solid GnP to body, slicing elbows R1, got reversed R2 but kept wrestling and got free then re-shot for another TD, strong DEC W, 6-0 incl 4-0 RCC 4TH R1 punch KO of T1 BRZ prospect, 7-0 5TH Dr stop TKO W after R1 vs exp s-n BRZ sub-specialist/noob-crusher, 8-0 + 6-0 RCC 6TH ONE debut vs streaking T5 wrestler, R2 GnP KO 7TH 6 weeks later, 135->145 for 90-sec A-T SUB vs quality noob in exhibition
     

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     José Delano

     "Ze"  |  14-3-0

     15+<-10<-20<- -15<-5 Late 20s, athletic, 8W streak after 1-2 start, mostly finishing BRZ cans but DEC vs good vet for Shooto title 2ND Upset 25-min DEC W vs T10 Bilharinho in LFA title shot but missed weight, now 9W streak 3RD Light on feet, good bouncy lateral movement to avoid TDs and power punches from T3.5, fast hands and great counter striking. Good underhooks when pressed to cage, quick get ups or tight gilly few times on ground, got on top after dodging 1 TD and maintained control w/ good elbows, clear DEC W over 25 mins but again missed weight so no LFA title 4TH Good range and footwork to avoid awkward bombs from streaking T.5 can-crusher, picked away w/ straight punches then timed knee from close on opp's TDA, clean KO and extra hammers for R1 W, 11W streak and 3-0 LFA 5TH 3rd LFA title shot vs undef T15 Santos, good initial movement, stances switches, volume of straight punches and kicks to body but power disadv, good dirty boxing to body in clinches, great TDD, lost mobility to leg kicks, started to eat hard hooks R2, KDed and mounted but great explosion back to feet, crippled by liver shot then TKOed by GnP for R3 L, 3-1 LFA 6TH Beautiful smooth footwork w/ subtle movements in all directions and frequent stance switches vs streaking T1.5 finisher, great head movement to avoid power hooks, good jabs and hooks from both sides esp lefty, reversed R1 clinch then lots of knees to body on fence, few elbows and tried step-ins throughout fight, great whizzers to stuff/reverse well-timed TDAs, took top side few times incl partial crucifix late R2, near back take R2 and landed few hard hooks but couldn't get both legs in, briefly reversed but great sweep from bottom side, picked opp apart all R3 w/ great boxing, couple stuns w/ straight rights, harder jabs, avoided almost all returns, added hard left kicks to body and head but mostly blocked, consistent output but didn't push for finish vs gassed opp, 30-27 DEC W 7TH R1 RNC SUB vs good-record chaff crusher, 5-1 LFA
     

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     Islam Meshev

     14-6-0

     15<-10<-8<-15<-20<-15<-20<-15 Early 30s, 3-1 ACB + top ACA GK, lots of volume w/ strikes but not much power, good wrestling but seemed to tire and got dominated R3, almost always DEC and often split 2ND Leg hurt immediately by kick from T20 Baidulaev but good toughness to stay aggressive through false steps, TDAs but got reversed, beaten up R2+3 on ground, tried to stay active but no answer, 1-sided DEC L, 8-4 ACA/B 3RD Avoided most early strikes vs T25 Silva but caught by left hook for 45-sec L 4TH 135->145, DEC W vs larger T2 grinder prospect 5TH DEC W vs declining T5.5 wrestler, 7-4 ACA
     

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     Won Il Kwon

     "Pretty Boy"  |  14-4-0

     15+++<-20<-10 Late 20s, v-tech boxer, quick jabs and straights, mixes in hooks and uppercuts well while changing stance, 9/11 Ws by KO incl 2 body shots vs T6.5 and T15, good kicks from Taekwondo background. Been w/ ONE long time, subbed in 2Ls but showed good sprawl and cage D 2ND Picked apart w/ early kick+punch pressure from faster T20 de Andrade then destroyed by liver kick for 1-min L, 6-4 ONE 3RD Exchanged heavy shots early w/ short T3.5 vet, better distance each rnd, beautiful fast and impactful jab and straight rights, good TDD R1 but tired R3 and TDed twice, good burst back to feet and clinch break, glancing knee as opp tried TD and big hooks on fence base but early stoppage, KO W, 7-4 ONE 4TH TDed and back taken early by rising T1 but stayed safe, let opp tire out, whipping hooks back on feet late R1 and most of R2, dug lead hooks to liver and added round kicks, tried few head kicks, power rights, hurt opp repeatedly and easy TDA stuffs, eventual KD w/ sharp jab into overhand right, big postured GNP and fast reactions to prevent grappling, adjusted well as opp covered up, TKO W 5TH R2 GnP KO vs quality regional, 9-4 ONE w/ 3W streak
     

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     Kleber Koike Erbst

     32-7-1, 1 NC

     15<-10<- ~45<-50<- -35<-30<-10<-9.5 Mid 30s, unreal BJJ esp triangles, 5-2 KSW w/ both Ls in title shots, 4-0 RIZIN all SUBs as part of 5W streak, most recent RNC of T10 grappler 2ND R1 RNC SUB of meh regional, weird matchup, 6W streak 3RD Overdue title shot vs T15 Ushiku, early clinch and easily avoided gilly, good pass to half, little GnP but dominant position, passed to mount and tried A-T but got swept, sub threats off back and controlled posture to avoid dmg, KD early R2 w/ big right, good leglock D in scrambles, tried armbar off back then great switch to triangle, controlled opp's head and shifted hips for R2 SUB, 7W streak all chokes incl 3 triangles 4TH Crossover fight vs T75 Pitbull, good leg kicks early but boxing disadv and took some combos, TDAs stuffed, tried to fall back into guard but didn't work until R3 and opp postured out, couldn't control wrists to set up triangles, also R3 TD but opp scrambled free, struggled w/ movement on feet and got outscored for DEC L 5TH R1 armbar SUB vs T2.5 striker but overturned to NC bec missed weight 6TH DEC L vs v-exp ancient but great ex-UFC grappler, huge upset 7TH R3 D'Arce SUB vs declining T5 grinder, 7-1 Rizin
     

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     Roman Bogatov

     13-2-0

     15<-30<-25<-15 Early 30s, 3-0 ammy then 10-0 pro mostly chokes vs elite prospects, M-1 title+2Ds vs strong BRZ and EURO vets, DEC L in UFC cameo and PEDs, 2-0 Brave both DEC W vs great prospects 2ND Brave title shot vs undef T15 Kim, got hit at range by early kicks but good adjustment for repeated 1-leg TDs, some great control of opp's balance, dogged persistence on ankle picks and runs angles well, controlled end of R1 but little GnP, top control most of R2+4 and some good passes to half/side, short GnP but never major dmg, good D vs constant variety of subs when in top guard, looked gassed R3 and got lit up by jabs and combos, but desperate TDs R4+5 to grind out control as opp also tired, did just enough for split DEC W, 3W streak all Brave 3RD Outlasted in grindy 25-min title DEC L vs streaking T3, 3-1 Brave
     

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     Bibiano Fernandes

     "The Flash"  |  24-6-0

     15<-30<-35 Mid 40s but still great shape, elite grappler. MMA OG, started w/ DREAM then longtime ONE w/ title Ws + many Ds. Finally returned after 2.5 years off, good TDs of T50 Lineker and surprise KD but couldn't inflict enough dmg, got caught w/ huge hook R2 for title-L 2ND Hesitant early vs T30 Loman, retreated and ate shots esp kicks, TDed every rnd, couple good sub attempts esp armbar but not active enough and struggled w/ opp's pace, clear DEC L and may be washed
     

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     Hyder Amil

     "The Hurricane"  |  9-0-0

     15<-10<-8<- -4<-3 Early 30s, jacked, 5-0 w/ 4 finishes, 3-0 on Bellator prelims, beat decent noob for LFA debut 2ND Zombie brawl w/ tough wrestling vet, big head kicks, heavy elbows and knees, good TDD, split DEC W but should have been 29-28 or 29-27, non-stop output and good chin but needs better D/composure, 6-0 + 2-0 LFA 3RD Immediate kick-catch TD of T1.5 grappling vet, heavy GnP but lost control then got TDed on feet, back taken easily and deep RNCs but just enough D to survive, more hard shots late R1 then 2 straight 1-2s w/ power rights for KO to start R2, 7-0 4TH Year off, DWCS 2023 vs promising wrestler, insane pace from start, always looking to use knees+elbows in clinch, TDed every rnd but stopped way more TDAs, constant scrambles to counter opp's unusual fireman/Iranian lift-style grappling, partial KD early R1 w/ long flurry but controlled for most of rnd, both tired R2 but less spent than opp, took top position few times, aggressive GnP but allowed opp to engage grappling, threatened lots of front chokes on fence to force position changes, always striking even from bad positions, good R3 sweep w/ kimura but later try shut down, got back turtle control late R3 and landed hook on spent opp, chaotic and exciting 29-28 DEC W, 8-0 5TH UFC debut vs s-n smaller+slumping T1.5 boxer, power adv w/ hooks, rocked opp w/ head kick to set up TD, took back for couple near RNCs, battered opp at fence w/ hooks, knees to face whenever not grounded forced opp back down few times, ate couple well-timed shots, retook top control, big GnP esp hooks to side of head, nasty soccer kick and knee to body late, used tons of energy but drained opp even more, kept pressure R2, walked opp to fence and landed big hooks, took few returns but much more dmg esp w/ heavy body shots, standing TKO as opp faded under assault, 9-0
     

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     Khusein Askhabov

     "Nohcho"  |  23-1-0

     15<-25 Late 20s Chech, 23-0 but egregious noob crushing, lots of R1 finishes esp SUBs incl some strong opps, 2 flying knee KOs, 2-0 WFCA, dominant champ for WWFC 2ND 3 years off w/ cancellations for visas/injuries, 135->145 for UFC debut vs T25 Emmers, reach disadv, tons of power hooks and kicks esp spins, telegraphs power strikes but landed some early, leaves chin open and little head movement, high pace for 1.5 rnds but started to gas R2, mixes in TDAs but could set up better, got thrown to ground on R2 TDAs, took heavy GnP and mounted several times, gave back Ded RNCs and great last-sec escapes, couldn't sustain energy to fully escape, DEC L
     

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     Doo Ho Choi

     "The Korean Superboy"  |  14-4-1

     15~ Early 30s, only regional L early then big W streak w/ KOs for DEEP, started 3-0 UFC all R1 KOs and looked like hot prospect but 3L skid vs good GKs, KOed twice, no fights in 3+ years bec injuries and army 2ND Faster and more precise than T3 vet, landed big shots esp R2, mostly boxing, got TDed and controlled on fence base but good posting on opp's head and fighting for height, worked to top in scrambles and good control w/ more GnP output, was controlling from top guard R3 but landed clear headbutt, lost point, controlled most of rnd for draw, 3-3-1 UFC
     

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     Alejandro Flores

     "El Gallito"  |  21-4-0, 1 NC

     15<-5.5<-15<-9<-8.5<-7 Early 30s, elite record, lots of high-lvl DEC w/ Combate but never got title, subbed by great opp in 2020 DWCS, 3W streak since incl undef T.5 and tight DEC W vs good vet in PFL debut 2ND Good striking at range and movement around cage, great reversals of TDAs from T6.5 wrestler for DEC W, 2-0 PFL 3RD Couple nice early leg kicks, mostly trading feints until KOed R1 by big overhand right from T1.5 4TH Long range counter-striking vs T15 Torres, low output but landed few kicks, timed clinches when opp got close, lots of cage control R1 and some R3, stomps and short knees but rarely TDAs, got reversed some, exchanged few TDs in space but neither dominant, KDed R2 and wobbly getting up but moved and kept guard high to recover, did enough other rnds for DEC W, 3-1 PFL
     

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     Luke Riley

     9-0-0

     15<-8.5<-5.5<- -2.5<-1 Mid 20s, natural @135 but moved up on s-n, 4-0 ammy vs meh comp, 4-0 pro all KOs for CW vs noobs. V-fast hands, wide variety of combos w/o exposing self, hard uppercuts and short hooks to body, nasty clinch knees to body and sometimes head, beautiful sweep TD when opp was Ding knee, great TDD using wrist control, hurt opp repeatedly to body for R2 KO 2ND Added muscle, immediately took center and good distance control vs solid regional, in for strikes then back out, KD w/ big left hook as part of combo then finished w/ flurry of hooks on fence base for R1 KO, 5-0 all KOs 3RD 145->150 vs s-n promising noob, pushed to fence repeatedly and took hooks to body, countered w/ big clinch knees to body and few to head, flash KDed R1 then stunned by series of hooks but good recovery, v-fast hands and accurate w/ varied return combos but KDed again late R1, maintained high output better R2+3, punished opp w/ hard jabs, mixed right hooks+uppercuts to body and head from diff angles, took some counters and pushed to fence but ate much less dmg than R1, slower escapes R3 but crunching knees to body and short elbows, DEC W, 6-0 4TH Outboxed good BRZ grappler w/ great combos, powerful hooks incl to body, sharp jab, good head movement most of fight but got reckless and wobbled by few big counters late R2, pushed to fenc every rnd but active w/ short strikes esp elbows to side of head, TDed early R2 but built up well on fence, immediately got height, sc****d opp off on fence to prevent back take, less pressure R3 but more calculated w/ strikes and high-accuracy, couple nice knees to body from reversed clinches, 30-27 DEC W, 7-0 all CW 5TH 2-months later, R3 standing KO vs undef T2.5, 8-0 6TH DEC W vs tough T1.5 GK, 9-0
     

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     Darrick Minner

     26-14-0

     15<-25<- -35<-30 Early 30s w/ 40 fights, tons of regional R1 SUBs esp gillys but too incon and can be subbed incl DWCS 2019 L. Outgrappled by Hall for DEC L, good sub escapes but should have stayed on feet, 2-3 UFC vs quality comp 2ND Blew out knee w/ early body kick vs T20 Nuerdanbieke, crumpled to ground and TKOed by GnP, 2-4 UFC w/ 3L skid
     

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     Lom-Ali Eskijew

     "Leon"  |  21-7-0, 1 NC

     10<-15<- -25<- -15 Early 30s wrestler, short and muscular, dominated GER then 4-2 ACA/ACB w/ some GnP KOs, 2-0 KSW after choking decent prospect and DEC W vs T10 vet grappler 2ND 145->155 for EMC debut vs young T.5 BRZ prospect, R1 TD and strong side control then KO w/ GnP elbows, 5W streak vs great comp 3RD 155->145 for KSW return, striking battle for R1+2 vs T15 Rutkowski, moved forward and swung big but took much more volume in return, good shoulder roll and high guard but got punished to body and some to legs, more aggressive and better gas R3, got KD w/ big hook late and landed more hard shots but not enough for KO, split DEC L, 2-1 KSW 4TH S-n interim title shot vs undef T20 Ruchala, early KD w/ power rights and landed more hard shots but couldn't pin opp for finish, struggled w/ speed and range disadv, picked apart at range by teeps and calf kicks, swung big but not creative, controlled on fence esp R2, good knees to body from clinch, R4 TD but opp scrambled free, got TDed R5 and mounted, Ded RNCs but took GnP esp elbows and TKOed late
     

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     Yves Landu

     "You Know"  |  20-9-0

     10<-4.5<- - -2.5<-6.5 Late 30s French regional staple, explosive and fluid movement, KOed in Rizin cameo, high-output grappling but gassed relatively quick and got desperate, DEC L vs good vet, 1-1 Bellator 2ND Early pressure vs T.5 vet, great quick punches while sidestepping/backing up and quick body kicks, hard knees to liver and finished w/ perfectly placed kick for R1 KO 3RD 155->145 vs quality regional, nimble stance switches, high volume kicks early esp lefts to liver, fast hands, throws straight right from weird high angle, dances away from opp's shots, exploded off back to avoid anaconda and escape after being TDed R1, reversed cage clinch R2 and got own TD, dominated from side and brief mount, other clinch TD R3, multiple crucifixes, mount, and back takes but never finishing GnP, couple good kimura attempts, explosive passes, DEC W, 3-1 Bellator 4TH Overthrew esp rights early vs s-n T10 Niedzielski, got picked off at range R1, tried jabs but countered by leg kicks, let opp dictate range, much more aggressive to start R2 and rocked opp w/ lead left, got wild trying to follow up but settled down to establish forward pressure and harder shots, jumped on top after early R3 slip, attacked kimura from N/S then nice transition to armbar but could have used top control for GnP, TDed while pressuring after opp got up, maintained bottom guard and more active than gassed opp, got up late, few more big swings then own TD, close 29-28 DEC W, 4-1 Bellator w/ 3W streak 5TH Split DEC W vs exp+streaking T9.5, 4W streak
     

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     Aliyar Sarkerov

     "Tiger"  |  37-3-0

     10 Early 30s w/ 40 fights and crazy record incl 21W! streak, tons of R1 finishes esp gillys and other SUBs, mostly crushing noobs but lots of title-Ds vs good regionals and some prospects, no fights since March 2020
     

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     Mochamed Machaev

     "The Beast"  |  14-1-0, 1 NC

     10<- - -7.5<-10 Early 20s, dominated Austria then 3Ws for Brave on way to 10-0 but KOed quick by T5 so chin ? 2ND 135->145 for R1 KO of bad regional 3RD Couple hard leg kicks and straight rights for KD of slumping ex-prospect, hard GnP esp hammers from top half and side, grabbed RNC w/o leg hooks when opp turtled then started to take back through roll, big squeeze for R1 SUB 3RD UAE debut vs T2, power disadv and took some hard rights R1 but great wrestling entries, v-fast back takes esp R2 straight into deep RNC, floats on top in scrambles and reacts perfectly to opp's moves, instinctual oomaplata to counter-sweep when opp escaped back control, fast TD entries more control each rnd, wore down opp and maintained high pace, solid short GnP but not enough dmg from dominant positions, grabbed 2 tight front chokes in transitions to force opp to back, strong DEC W, 3W streak
     

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     Michael Aswell

     "Texas Kid"  |  9-1-0

     10<- -2.5<-4.5<-2.5 Early 20s, grappling background, L in ammy debut then 5W streak vs noobs, 1 undef, for Fury title+D, 6-0 pro all Fury w/ 3 KOs. High output 1-2s vs strong regional GK, forward pressure most of R1 w/ solid lands, drops hands while retreating and took some clean shots, rushed opp to ground R2 then standing hammers for TKO 2ND Consistent accurate 1-2s vs good regional, dropped some to body esp jabs, added power to rights R2+3, keeps accuracy extending combos and adding hooks w/ forward pressure, good TDD and some cage control but often killed striking momentum w/ clinches esp R3 nearly caught in deep gilly, stayed calm and gradually escaped, 7-0 w/ 12W streak 3RD TDed early by undef promising grappler, back taken and stuck in B-T, good RNC D and kept moving but controlled whole rnd, took volume of short shots then big hooks late R1, forward pressure and improved TDD R2, good boxing but took counters, struggled w/ opp's timing and range and ate power left straights to end rnd, built up well on fence when TDed R3, better stamina and pushed pace late w/ hard shots but couldn't crack chin, 28-29 DEC L 4TH Dr-stop TKO after R4 vs quality grappler, 8-1 all Fury 5TH Title shot vs athletic T9 KBer, aggressive early w/ heavy exchanges, rocked opp w/ short straight right to start combo, unloaded but nothing clean, more composed to land follow-ups incl 1-2 KD, 2 big right hooks as opp got up for 70-sec KO
     

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     Randy Costa

     "The Zohan"  |  7-4-0

     10<- -6.5<-30<-40<-55 Late 20s, muscular, 3-0 ammy and 4-0 pro w/ explosive early KOs vs bad comp, RNCed in UFC debut then 2 R1 KOs vs weak comp, gasses quickly, taken out w/ body work twice in a row for 2-3 UFC 2ND Took early kicks from ancient T10 Cannetti and unbalanced by 1, gave back and didn't fight hands or move so opp got 45-sec RNC despite no leg hooks, 3L skid and 2-4 UFC 3RD 135->145 for regional return vs exp can, immediate output, hurt opp w/ 1st good right, long flurry of uppercuts and knees to head at fence, couple elbows and hooks as opp moved, never stopped throwing and eventually opp gave out for 1-min TKO W 4TH Gamebred debut vs T5 ex-UFC sub-specialist, quick R1 KO w/ right hook into GnP
     

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     Gleb Khabibulin

     9-2-2

     10<-5.5<-4<- - -1 Early 30s, muscular and v-short, most Ws by KO but couple by DEC + 2 draws, only L by DEC to decent prospect. Boxing stance and throws good combos, chopped apart lead leg and targeted once he saw it hurt, mixes kicks to body/head in, caught spinning 5-0 opp w/ clean 1-2 for R3 KO 2ND AMC title shot vs s-n overrated T6 wrestler, measured forward pressure and hands only, did better cutting off cage R3-5 after following in early rnds, great reaction speed and heavy hips for perfect TDD and took almost no dmg, stayed w/ effective plan for 1-sided 25-min DEC W, 3-0-2 streak 3RD ACA debut vs T2.5 GK, constant forward movement w/ solid guard but kept head on center and ate some big rights esp overhands + some elbows in flurries, solid leg kicks and jabs but less power R1, good TDD, better blocks R2 and avoided some big shots, started to affect leg w/ kicks and higher output + pressure, more accurate and maintained pace as opp faded, took top couple times R3 from weird guard pulls, scored w/ GnP and attacked D'Arce when opp scrambled up but lost position, back to feet quick, controlled on fence but reversal and back to top, maintained control for 29-28 DEC W 4TH DEC W vs T8 exp BRZ, 5W streak vs strong comp
     

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     T.J. Laramie

     "The Truth"  |  14-5-0

     10++<-30 Mid 20s, short, tons of finishes + local title in Canada, W in DWCS but gillyed by Minner R1 of UFC debut for huge upset. 1.5 year gap for injuries, good wrestling and actually got 1st TD/control vs T55 Sabatini but couldn't match cardio or BJJ, insane toughness recovering from liver kick but got dominated for DEC L 2ND Year+ off, dominant grappling for R1 RNC of meh regional, local title 3RD R2 KO vs decent regional, title-D
     

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     Karshyga Dautbek

     14-3-0

     10<-5.5<- -2.5<-1.5 Early 30s, short and muscular, 9/10 Ws by finish mostly R1, crushed lots of noobs and Ls to 3 best opps incl Rizin cameo until R1 KO of wrestling prospect in ACA debut. Aggressive striker w/ great power from compact shots. Mixes targets well, mostly punches, insta-finish by brutal liver shot 2ND 1.5 years off, AP return vs good sub-specialist BRZ regional, fast in-out movement and great inside leg kicks, couple kick-catches+dumped opp to ground but didn't engage, starts combos high then drops nasty left hook to liver, landed repeatedly and got R1 KO, 3W streak 3RD Hopping in-out movement vs old JM, big overhand lefts from start and too fast to get hit, rocked opp couple times then flatline R1 KO, 4W streak 4TH Early KD into heavy GnP for 35-sec TKO W vs washed ex-UFC legend Brandao, 5W streak 5TH JAP debut vs tough but incon T6.5, R1 KO W w/ left hook
     

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     James Gallagher

     "The Strabanimal"  |  12-3-0

     10+<-30 Mid 20s, 5-0 ammy, 9/11 Ws by SUB esp RNC+gilly, aggressive gilly attempt vs Mix, stayed stuck on back for too long, gillyed in return off predictable TDA R3, 8-2 Bellator but lots of meh opps 2ND 1.5+ years off w/ injuries, 135->145 vs T4.5 GK, ate hard straight early, fast TDs into top guard, smothering control esp at fence base but never posture, v-little GnP and took lots of annoying/small shots from opp, good pressure and enough movement to keep positions, avoided wild hooks early R3 then well-timed 2-leg TD, more control but reversed by kick off fence while opp worked up, took hard shots from bottom half+N/S, blocked enough to survive but clearly lost rnd, split DEC W bec threw so little that opp may have won R2
     

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     Denis Zhukov

     4-0-0

     10 Late 20s, sambo base, 1-1 ammy w/ L after pro career start, 4-0 pro w/ R1 armbar, gilly, RNC vs noobs, R1 GnP KO vs can, R3 heel-hook SUB vs T30 grappler Lavrentyev in exhibition
     

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     Francis Marshall

     "Fire"  |  7-2-0

     10<-20<-35<-8<-1 Early 20s, fantastic shape, 5-0 ammy vs good comp then 5-0 pro vs vets and noobs, 1 undef. 8/10 total Ws by finish, 5 RNC 2ND DWCS vs promising undef finisher/noob, non-stop output and movement, fast hands w/ great jab and good follow-up punches, stunned opp R1+2 w/ hard rights, switched to TDs w/ opp hurt and had good top control and GnP, great stamina to maintain output, took back once and looked for RNC but reversed late, DEC W 3RD UFC debut vs T15 Rojo, hesitant early and took a couple hooks but started to work jab then KD w/ right hook to end combo, good fence control, great top pressure for control and passes, switched side controls well, short GnP, R2 KD w/ well-timed right hook in exchange then heavy GnP for finish, 7-0 4TH Striking volume but almost all hitting air vs T15 Gomis, couldn't move opp in R1/2 clinches, took hard kicks and clean counters, aggressive grappling R3 after few more strikes, worked to back and close w/ RNCs, brief A-T threat when opp turned to back, big GnP when he saw sub wouldn't happen, deserved split DEC L, 1-1 UFC 5TH TDed early by stronger undef T9 wrestler, good initial posture control to keep opp in guard for few mins but took some elbows, eventually allowed pass, sweeps shut down then mounted, battered by huge GnP and couldn't force movement, TKOed for 2L skid
     

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     Viktor Kolesnik

     25-6-1

     10<-9<- - -8<- -6.5<-5.5<-8.5 Late 20s w/ 30+ fights, good wrestling and powerful hands, lots of DEC and SUBs, esp gilly, beat lots of good vets but also few Ls. Faced 4 straight quality BRZ, KO L to 1st but quickly KOed other 3, most recently T2.5, for SBC and OFC titles 2ND 145->155 for R2 SUB of ok noob, free W for 4W streak 3RD 155->145, split DEC W vs quality BRZ regional, 5W streak 4TH 145->155 for Rizin debut vs regional, mostly righty but switched stances some, continuous calf kicks w/ left leg from both stances, stabbing teep kicks, broke down base of boxer, got stunned late R1 but avoided bad dmg, better grappling, kept attacking calf R2 for KD and TKO, 6W streak 5TH 155->145, DEC W vs v-promising KO-artist, 2-0 Rizin
     

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     Tucker Lutz

     "Top Gun"  |  12-4-0

     10<-15<-25<-30<-20 Late 20s, 8-0 ammy, L in pro debut then 9W streak w/ 8 finishes and local title but weak comp, 2 DEC Ws on DWCS 2020 vs good regional GK and undef prospect. DEC W vs Aguilar in UFC debut then smothered by Sabatini every time he tried to engage w/ strikes, good sub D but couldn't escape back mount, DEC L, 1-1 UFC 2ND Year+ off w/ back injury, good counter hooks early vs T30 Pineda but took hard leg kicks, stuffed early TDAs, KDed late R1 by overhand right and started to wrestle, solid cage control but left neck exposed R2, had to give up back to escape then KDed again by sharp knees, tried to build up on fence but caught in gilly for SUB L 3RD Tried to strike early vs T30 KBer Baghdasaryan but couldn't match speed or tech, variety but fewer clean shots, easy TD mid R1 and smothered opp at fence base, good leg shelving but little dmg, waited way too long to grapple R2 and got picked apart at range, couldn't beat opp's jab, TD late R2 but nothing w/ it, again outstruck early R3, more cage control into TD and partial back take but couldn't get 2nd leg hook and got weight too low, opp turned in, ate hard knees to body and more shots in space to end fight, 28-29 DEC L for 1-3 UFC and 3L skid
     

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     Jonas Bilharinho

     "Joshua"  |  11-2-1

     10-++<-9.5 Early 30s, long and lean w/ incredible kicking variety, good jab but barely ever followed up/threw combos, spectacular spinning heel kick KO w/1 min left in DWCS 2021. Pinned on fence for long stretches but not TDed, nice elbows on break but not enough activity 2ND LFA title shot after not getting UFC deal, upset by streaking T5 for 25-min DEC L 3RD Rebound w/ dominant 30-24 DEC W vs undef young noob, landed insane # of knees and elbows, mixed all types of strikes together, pressed to fence frequently but took no dmg, lots of reversals and got TDs, landed almost everything thrown 4TH Mostly lefty, circling to left constantly, good body kicks and straights w/ both hands to counter pressure of streaking T2.5, got wrestled few mins, thrown to ground but kept rebuilding, took little dmg, late reversal and few big GnP from crouch, same counterstriking R2 punctuated by teep w/ toes directly to liver, 1st one thrown all night
     

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     Lucas Almeida

     14-3-0

     10<-15<-30<-7.5<-6.5<-7 Early 30s, started 12-0 all finishes for local title+Ds and JF title, insane pace/output/dmg R1 but used too much energy, couldn't maintain R2/3 and got sloppy/desperate, 1st L by DEC on DWCS 2021 vs undef Zellhuber 2ND Quick gilly of young can-crusher, JF title-D 3RD 155->145 for UFC debut, KDed early by T35 Trizano but quick recovery on back, good TDD from clinch, great leg kicks, mixes targets and types of strikes well in creative combos, KD R2 and decent GnP for most of rnd then big KD into quick hammers for R3 KO 4TH Clinched, pushed to fence, TDed into bottom half early R1+2 vs T55 Sabatini, took shots for while R1, prevented some passes but eventually mounted and took massive GnP esp elbows, barely moved enough to survive, stopped opp from setting up armbars, stopped opp from mounting R2 but couldn't stop other passes set up by few hard elbows, tapped quick to deep A-T, wrestling weakness, 1-1 UFC 5TH Long range-finding for both vs T35 Fili, kept head/chin up, KDed by short right hook in close, almost recovered while taking GnP but opp started to land clean, R1 TKO L
     

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     Askhab Zulaev

     8-1-0

     10<-25 Mid 20s, 8-0 start incl 6-0 ACB/A w/ 4KOs, beat strong regionals and 2 undef prospects, 1st L by DEC to Kishev
     

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     Richie Smullen

     12-3-1

     10++<-15<- - - -9 Early 30s, good grappler, 0-1 in UFC cameo after missing TUF opportunity to injury, 3-1 in Bellator EURO vs regionals, 3 straight finishes for RFP in UKR vs quality regionals, one undef noob, won both 145 and 155 titles 2ND 155->145 for Bellator return vs T15 Niedzielski, couldn't find range R1 and took body shots, good escape from quick TD, TDs early R2+3 but little set-up and nearly gillyed esp R2, stayed calm through lots of rolls to eventually escape, heavy from top side w/ good GnP esp elbows, got free quicker R3 and controlled positions through scrambles, tried own gilly but never close, landed shots from diff top positions, split DEC, deserved W, 4W streak 3RD Outclassed by undef T60 Khizriev, less athletic, big striking disadv, rocked repeatedly by R1 right uppercuts, tough to survive and not hurt by later power shots, engaged clinches but lost control and easily tripped to ground, gets to hip well and tries to attack subs but totally shut down by wrestling, elbows off back R3 but couldn't get up, 27-30 DEC L, 4-2 Bellator 4TH Regional return vs s-n bad opp, R1 KO 5TH 5 weeks later, R1 KO vs chinny JM
     

147. 147

     

     Jeka Saragih

     "Si Tendangan Maut"  |  14-3-0

     10<-.5<-1.5<-1 Late 20s, cuts no weight and could easily make @145, debut L then 8W streak all finishes incl 4Ds of OPMMA title, choked out by T1.5. Rebound w/ Ws vs 2 regionals and a noob then s-n RTUFC vs bigger T.5, pushed to fence but good underhooks and great throws, unpredictable GnP, esp powerful standing and while opp trying to get up, hard kicks, perfect spinning back fist for R3 KO 2ND Much smaller than dangerous regional striker but exploded forward w/ extended combos and powerful right hands, going for the KO w/ every shot and landed huge straight for R1 KO, 2-0 RTUFC 3RD Bursts of power to start R1+2 vs undef T5 but TDed easily, lost on back, controlled most of R1, guard passed R2 only time trying to escape, got mounted and back taken, took tons of GnP esp big elbows, kept moving but arm trapped and no escape, TKO L in RTUFC final 4TH Sniped by straight counters trying to close distance vs s-n T30 Alexander, stood over guard when opp slipped but walked away, no desire to grapple, exploded forward w/ hooks as opp made space, right hook KD into couple big GnP, 90-sec upset KO, 1-1 UFC
     

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     Steven Nguyen

     "The Ninja"  |  9-2-0

     10<-8.5<-5.5<-1.5 Early 30s, only L by late R3 KO in DWCS 2019 and got DEC W in 2nd chance 2 years later after 30-sec KO of good regional for LFA. Accurate, tech striking from range and good TDD. Not a ton of power, didn't show urgency to finish vs early prospect 2ND 2 years off, DWCS 2023 vs tough+aggressive promising regional, long sharp jab to interrupt pressure, start or end combos, great angle-offs to avoid dmg and stay in range, faded away from or blocked most big hooks but took few uppercuts R1, tight combo late R1 for KD into couple big GnP but ran out of time, much fresher R2 and picked opp apart from back foot, easily shut down decent TDAs, big unanswered combo after causing wobble for standing TKO, 3W streak
     

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     Daniel Rutkowski

     "Rutek"  |  17-4-0, 1 NC

     10<-25<-20<-15<-10<-15<-10 Mid 30s, mostly lefty, muscular Greco wrestler w/ deep gas tank, 7-0 ammy + good regional, pro boxing exp, wants to get in close and dirty. Good chin after getting rocked early, got picked off at range but constant forward pressure, landed big head kick out of nowhere for R2 KO of Pejić 2ND Beaten in all areas by T30 Parnasse in KSW title shot, had some decent grappling exchanges and landed few good strikes but clearly a step behind and got head-kicked then RNCed R4 3RD Powerful TDs early each rnd, smothering top control and short shots to grind out T3 BJJ vet, good gilly D, DEC W & 2-1 KSW 4TH Boxing W vs nobody: Deserved split DEC W vs T25 Eskijew. Moved more R1+2 but accurate on counter, avoided most of opp's big shots and much more volume, good work to body to counter head movement and hard leg kicks but could have thrown more, both rnds close 10-9s, more tired than opp R3 and was falling behind under more pressure, KDed by hook combo and took more shots but saved by chin, couple clinches to buy time and started firing back, held on until end of fight 5TH Composed and tech striking vs streaking T1, didn't let opp land anything clean while countering well R1, some late wrestling control, opened up more R2+3 w/ opp less fresh, varied striking but best w/ hooks, great wrestling for fence control and TDs esp suplexes but couldn't settle on top, slowed mid R3 but used more grappling to grind out clock, stuck to plan and didn't leave openings for DEC W, 4-1 KSW 6TH DEC L vs T6.5 prospect
     

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     Márcio Barbosa

     "Ticotô"  |  15-2-0

     10<-9<- -3<-2<-1<-.5<-1.5<- - -1 Mid 20s, muscular, aggressively destroyed s-n can in 45-sec for 9-0 vs mostly noobs 2ND Another KO in <1min, this time OK vet, 10-0 w/ 8KOs+1SUB all R1 3RD KOed R2 by solid vet for 1st L while challenging for regional title @135 4TH 135->150, rebound from L w/ 90-sec KO of good regional 5TH 150->145 for JF debut, explosive, big KD w/ fast + powerful right overhand, not v-intense follow-up, jumped gilly immediately when opp shot for TD and got R1 SUB of undef T.5 6TH R1 KO of good regional for 3W streak all R1 finishes, 12/13 Ws by R1 finish 7TH LFA debut vs undef T9.5, missed weight, traded heavy kicks early, timed big right hook to KD opp who missed spinning elbow, relentless GnP switching positions, more big punches on feet and had opp badly hurt but TDed twice, slowed down and got back taken, took heavy GnP and barely Ded RNCs, head-kicked immediately R2 and finished by GnP 8TH Couple mins taking ranged strikes esp kicks from T9.5 then exploded forward w/ power shots, everything landed hard, forced opp to retreat then KO w/ overhand right, 1-1 LFA, 11KOs+2SUBs all R1 in 14Ws 9TH R1 punches KO vs promising but rusty regional
     

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     Robert Whiteford

     "The Hammer"  |  16-5-0, 1 NC

     10<-20 Early 40s, judo base, v-durable/gritty, 2-3 UFC w/ only other L in debut, 3-0 ACB then 1-0 Bellator vs other vets 2ND Rocked early by T20 Weichel but fight stopped way too soon, 1-1 Bellator
     

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     Mikuru Asakura

     17-4-0, 1 NC

     10<-15<- - - -10 Early 30s, karate base, mostly lefty, great ammy, great pro record vs JAP's best, mostly DEC w/ some KOs. Massive upset for DEC L to Saito for RIZIN title but got revenge w/ DEC W to end 2021, 10-2 Rizin 2ND 1.5 years off w/ exhibition boxing vs Mayweather, good outside striking esp calf kicks vs T10 former champ Ushiku, v-fast movement, reversed in clinch R1 and got too close or gave away clinches w/ knee attempts R2+3, opp pulled guard every rnd, heavy control at fence base w/ short punches to body until ref break R1+3, stayed heavy and drove forward w/ short hammers in space R2, avoided sub set-ups, faster hands landed few fast hooks and nasty straight to body, clear DEC W for 3W streak 3RD Title shot vs T25 Karamov, slow feeling-out w/ few leg kicks, great initial balance on 1-leg+trips but TDed at ropes, mounted immediately, took elbows and gave back w/o protecting neck, tried to get up but didn't fight RNC so subbed for R1 L, 11-3 Rizin
     

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     Khalid Taha

     "The Warrior"  |  14-5-0, 1 NC

     10+<-35<-45 Early 30s, short and thick, 10-0 regionals mostly KOs, 1-1 Rizin, RNCed prospect in Brave cameo, 1-3 UFC w/ all Ls by DEC but crazy 25-sec KO of Salmon, 2nd W overturned for PEDs 2ND Threw hard every strike vs T15 Quinonez but retreated too much and little variety, couple nice jabs but struggled w/ reach, KDed R1 and finished on ground, 2*-4 UFC 3RD 135->145 for regional return vs s-n JM, lots of feints and power hooks trying to find range, missed until big KD w/ power right then couple hard GnP, early stoppage
     

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     Erik Perez

     "Goyito"  |  20-9-0

     10<- -15 Mid 30s, bad career start but good W streak incl 2-0 BAMMA vs strong opps, 7-2 UFC w/ R1 finishes of weaker opps and DEC vs stronger, 2-0 Combate then 1-2 Bellator incl bad 1-min KO L to JM 2ND 2 years off, 135->145 vs T40 Barzola, good kicks to use range adv but couldn't find range w/ hands, missed lots of combos, heavy exchange early then good hips vs constant R1 TDAs, couple clinch reversals, got up quick when TDed, hurt by big right early R2 and took dmg from combos, TDed easier every rnd, threatened few gillys but never close, controlled most of R3, uses hands to break leg hooks and B-Ts, stopped opp from gully taking back/attacking RNCs but out-positioned and took GnP, DEC L
     

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     Julio Cesar Neves

     "Morceguinho"  |  36-2-0

     10 Late 20s, 36-1!! incl 30W streak but crazy can/noob crushing, KOed 2 JMs for Bellator then A-Ted late R3 by prospect for only L, 6W streak in 6 years since vs strong regionals, undef prospects incl Brave cameo, couple noobs
     

156. 156

     

     Ramiro Jimenez

     "El Cachanilla"  |  10-0-0

     9.5<- - -4<-1<-.5 Mid 20s, 5-0 w/ 2 R1 GnP KOs and 2 R1 SUBs, 2 more ammy SUBs, 3 Ws for Combate but all noobs 2ND Controlled some by solid regional wrestler but explosive escapes, fluid boxing mostly lefty, mixes speeds/power well, good straight left to body or head, clipped opp w/ knee towards end of R1 and hard/accurate GnP for KO in Combate main event, 6-0 w/ 5 finishes 3RD R1 KO of promising regional, 7-0 w/ 6 R1 finishes, 5-0 Combate 4TH 10-min majority DEC W vs solid regional day-1 of Combate tourney, R1 head kick KO vs grinder GK and R1 kimura SUB vs v-promising regional for tourney W, 10-0
     

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     Jeremy Pacatiw

     "The Juggernaut"  |  13-5-0

     9.5<- -6<-7.5<-7 Late 20s, Sanda base, natural @135, 6-4 Brave vs good comp then strong DEC W vs prospect in ONE debut 2ND Crumpled by knee to liver early vs T15 elite prospect Andrade, showed a few decent strikes but got timed perfectly for KO L 3RD Aggressive and sometimes wild combos of hooks and uppercuts pressing forward vs solid noob striker, threatened armbar when TDed R1, big output w/ opp on fence but lots hit guard, couple stuns late R1 but ate big knee, good balance for TDD then snapped opp down w/ gilly, tried to take back then rolled to triangle when fell off for R2 SUB W, 2-1 ONE 4TH Year+ off, R1 RNC vs short T3 striker
     

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     Omar Solomonov

     12-2-0

     9<-6<-3.5<-.5 Early 30s, lefty, 10W streak after 1-2 start, finished 8 EURO regionals then 2-0 Brave vs good opps. Explosive, dominant wrestler w/ nasty GnP, used it to open up RNC, quick finish R2 when he saw the opening 2ND 1.5+ years off, solid leg kicks and lots of TDs vs great streaking regional, couldn't keep opp down so mostly fence control, good short knees to body esp R1, some good hooks and couple creative jump-in lead uppercuts but hands often too low to block well and swung wide + arm-only on most hooks, great TDD and v-quick oomaplata to make space and wrestle up when TDed R1, less output R2 but great body-lock control, couple partial back takes + RNCs but never got leg hooks, variety of diff TD techs but best w/ 1-leg into 2-leg, avoided tight gilly late R3 then GnP and strikes at fence for 30-27 DEC W, 3-0 Brave w/ 11W streak
     

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     Canaan Kawaihae

     9-2-0, 1 NC

     9<-6.5<- -5<-6.5 Mid 20s, tall, mostly lefty striker, great BJJ but outgrappled by Hooper in 1st DWCS shot after 4-0 pro start all R1 finishes, bounced back w/ DEC over good noob for Bellator and ninja choke vs wrestling prospect for LFA debut 2ND Good wrestling control but little dmg/position advancement vs Bilharinho, sniped from outside but hesitant to throw combos, eventually caught w/ big wheel kick R3 for 2nd L, both DWCS 3RD Took early combos from undef T1 but increased movement, good outside striking, TD late R1 and some control then couple R2 TDs and control most of rnd w/ solid GnP and pass attempts, tired R3 and pulled guard when TDAs stuffed, spent last mins of fight w/ closed guard taking big GnP but controlling posture and dodging enough to survive for majority DEC W, 2-0 LFA 4TH UFL debut vs promising BRZ regional, caught opp w/ lead right hook early, jumped in w/ powerful hooks from good posture for 1-min KO 5TH Straight forward vs streaking T1 wrestler, lead right hook flash KD and beautiful standing back take as opp got up, shifted hips well to improve control while securing RNC, pulled opp back to floor for 30-sec SUB W, 3W streak vs great comp
     

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     Yizha

     25-4-0

     9<-3<- -2.5<- -5.5 Late 20s w/ tons of exp, 11SUBs mostly chokes of China noobs/cans, some quality regionals, big W streaks but Ls to 2 best opps and got caught in heel hook by can 2ND Clipped early and pushed to fence by T10 Sasu, great trip TD and body lock for mat returns, took back and got RNC quickly for R1 SUB W in RTUFC 3RD Couldn't match tech or speed of T9 opp, lots of TDAs every rnd but mostly sprawled on, showed great wrestling in scrambles and lots of flexible position changes, had top control R2+3 and took back R1 but not enough GnP while looking for SUBs and got reversed, somehow gifted split DEC W 4TH RTUFC final vs T15 Lee, tons of cage control after TDAs but v-little dmg until R3 w/ some good breakaway hooks, took big shots on feet, not as fast, lots of fence base wrestling but couldn't get much top control, split DEC L 5TH RTUFC 2023 vs s-n v-exp good regional, fast early kicks, pushed to fence but nice underhooks, reversed and TDed by ugly throw but used legs well to make space for few elbows, turned hips quick for armbar then belly-down for SUB W 6TH RTUFC semi-final vs KOR regional champ, TDed early, back taken and controlled for while but good D and escaped after few scrambles, hard straights w/ both hands, big left kicks to body, own TDs late R1 + early R2 but never dominant, got reversed but good re-guard to get up, hard elbows in clinches but turned on fence later rnds, couple well timed knees incl R2 jumps, more aggressive/wild each rnd, ate clean punches but no effect, big power shots all R3, landed more as opp faded but slowed few times by grappling, 29-28 DEC W 7TH Final vs T4 brawler, took some straight punches but solid counters incl uppercut, got clinch but TDed by throw, immediate transition to armbar, fast belly-down forced SUB before any D, 5-1 RTUFC
     

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     Sabit Zhusupov

     "Lucky"  |  16-3-0, 1 NC

     8.5<-7<- - -1.5<- -1 Late 20s, DEC or KO of some prospects and undef noobs in RUS but beaten by couple prospects, exciting DEC W vs regional opp 2ND Faster hands vs good regional, was doing dmg on feet and mixed up w/ 2 quick TDs, some control then got up from top guard on 1st, efficient transition to back on next then crushed opp from top in scramble and unloaded punches for R1 GnP KO, 3W streak for EFC 3RD 135->145 vs debuter, quick trip TD from 2nd clinch into half-guard, retained control in scramble, fast half->side->mount sequence, unloaded w/ elbows and punches w/ good pressure to maintain position, easy R1 KO, 4W streak 4TH 145->135 4 days!! later, R2 RNC SUB of meh JM, 5W streak 5TH AMC title shot vs T4.5 wrestler, used reach adv and loose striking to pick opp apart from outside, keeps hands low but good movement to avoid opp's power punches, stuffed TDs early and good judo-style throw reversals R4+5 for some top control, good pace and didn't seem too tired, 25-min DEC W and 6W streak 6TH Year+ off, 135->145 vs T.5 BRZ GK, R2 punch KO, 2-0 AMC
     

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     Connor Matthews

     "The Controller"  |  7-2-0

     8.5 Early 30s, athletic, 4-2 ammy then 5-0 start all R1 finishes w/ 4 <1min but vs terrible cans, DEC L in war vs athletic undef noob in DWCS 2022. R1 RNC vs T2.5 GK in regional return, DWCS 2023 vs v-tall skinny undef T6.5. Constant forward pressure to negate reach, good blend of striking to grappling, TDs esp at fence but got swept by long limbs, struggled to keep opp down, traded power shots on feet, better chin, unbothered by slapping calf kicks, dug teeps to middle and mixed targets+angles w/ boxing, took over R2 and had opp hurt few times, showed SUB threat w/ nice mounted triangle attempt while falling over top, slowed R3 and took more shots clean but landed own in intense exchanges, well-rounded DEC W
     

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     Kevin Vallejos

     "El Chino"  |  13-1-0

     8.5<- -8<-30<- -5.5<-1<- - -.5 Early 20s, athletic, boxing base, 4-0 ammy all finishes vs noobs, 5-0 pro w/ 4 finishes, 3 KOs, DEC W vs decent regional 2ND 1 month later, early KD of can w/ strong right hook, frantic and powerful GnP for 45-sec KO, 6-0 w/ 5 finishes 3RD 145->135 for SFH title shot vs s-n can, methodical forward movement w/ high guard, moves head a lot but predictable pattern, showed fast hands w/ hard rights and good left crosses in transitions, caught kick for TD then unloaded w/ heavy rights for R1 KO, 7-0 4TH 135->145 for interim SFH title shot vs s-n vet can, fast hands w/ lots of 1-2s and will extend combos, good lead hooks to body, great R1 body-lock TD into side when opp got close, control then mount w/ big elbows and tried armbar when opp scrambled, good recovery to maintain top position, strong hips R2 to stuff TDA and go straight to mount, more elbows then non-stop punches from back mount for TKO, 8-0 but needs real test 5TH 1 month later, title-D vs old but strong vet, fast jabs and solid hooks, good high guard blocks lots of shots but too much time absorbing pressure, good R1+3 TDs w/ kick-catch into top half and mount but got bucked off after couple solid GnP bec gets too high, avoided leglock R1, sloppier esp R3 but landed cleaner shots for DEC W, 9-0 6TH 145->155 but weighed under limit for title shot vs s-n slumping regional, good balance to stop 1-leg TDA, bad gilly pull but used it to sweep to top half, passed to side mount and unloaded w/ hooks, opp hurt bad, another gilly as opp scrambled then sweep back to mount to finish w/ GnP, dominant R1 TKO, 10-0, SFH triple-champ 7TH 155->145 for title-D vs T20 ex-UFC Garagorri, strong hooks w/ both hands, hard calf kicks esp to end combos, mostly retreating R1 but good counters and blitzes, great head+body movement to avoid most strikes, TD to end R1 and stop intense pressure, earlier TDAs R2 and more often but mostly stopped, rocked opp w/ hard straight right then KD w/ combo to body and head, burst of GnP from top half then big elbows at fence base for TKO, 11-0 8TH DWCS 2023 vs streaking T2 finisher, tight boxing shell and great head movement, big tech adv but less power than wild opp, v-fast hands and landed good combos incl to body but never hurt opp, forward pressure most of R1 and cut off cage well, started to feel power R2 incl elbows, hurt by knee+elbow then battered but good toughness to fire back and land few counters, recovered well for R3 and continued to have good timing but couldn't get respect, almost entirely boxing, caught by some big rights, 28-29 DEC L 9TH R3 RNC SUB vs slumping JM, title-D 10TH R2 overhand right KO vs s-n undef T.5 debut-crusher, 3rd SFH title-D
     

164. 164

     

     Lucas Alexander

     "The Lion"  |  8-4-0

     8<-30<- -.5 Late 20s, 5W streak vs ok US regionals after 2-2 career start, R2 W vs UFC washout after kick injured arm 2ND S-n UFC debut vs T40 Brito, 1 good leg kick but slipped on huge head kick attempt, got slammed and back taken multiple times standing then RNCed for R1 L 3RD V-tech kicking vs T30 Peterson from both sides, beat up leg and forced R2 stance switch, hard round and front kicks to body, snapped up head kicks quick, perfect range management and avoided almost all strikes, great counter lead hooks for KD to end R1 and multiple R3, easily shucked off R2 clinch then reversed R3 and got quick TD at fence base w/ couple heavy GnP, axe kicks to body when opp on ground, dominant DEC W, 1-1 UFC 4TH S-n vs wild T.5, missed weight, accurate straight counters for min+ w/o getting hit but slipped, turned while getting up, KOed by lunging right hook into couple GnP, 90-sec L, huge upset
     

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     Sean William Cerveny

     5-0-0

     8 Early 30s, 5-0 all R1 SUBs w/ nasty ankle/leg-locks, R1 armbar in LFA debut vs T6.5 wrestler, DEC L in pro boxing but clearly working on stand-up, no fights since early 2020
     

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     Austin Lingo

     "Lights Out"  |  9-3-0

     7.5<-25<- -30 Late 20s, 7-0 regionals w/ 6Ws for LFA and 5 R1 finishes, 2-1 UFC all DEC vs prelim fodder 2ND 1.5 years off w/ leg injuries, fast hands and natural power but just throwing 2-hook combos, took kicks to legs and body from T50 Landwehr, landed hard early but started to get countered esp R2, stunned and KDed by head kicks R2, back taken easily, stopped 1 RNC but subbed by 2nd, 2-2 UFC 3RD Followed taller 3.5 around cage but never cut opp off so punished by repeated kicks to all lvls esp body, badly hurt R1 but v-tough to fight through liver pain, missed w/ most shots and rarely extended combos, no adaptation of strat, never threatened grappling or own kicks, TDed mid R3 and dominated on ground but Ded RNCs, bad DEC L, 2-3 UFC
     

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     Gadzhimurad Aliev

     7-0-0

     7.5<-4.5 Late 20s, 6-0 Dagi, started career taking out noobs (3 DEC 2 KO) then DEC W vs T2 undef wrestler in EFC debut 2ND Took early counters from T2 wrestler, R1 cage control but got reversed, TD late in rnd then early R2, tons of control at fence base, prevented posting and trapped legs but little dmg, added ok jabs and solid right hands R3, repeated 1-leg TDAs to drive opp to fence and control, DEC W, 7-0 w/ 5 DEC, 2-0 EFC
     

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     Andrew Tenneson

     8-1-0

     7.5 Mid 30s, crazy BJJ w/ lots of finishes incl gogoplata, only L to future UFC and 5W streak since incl 3 good regionals for LFA. No fights since 2019
     

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     Busurmankul Abdibait uulu

     "Alay"  |  15-4-1

     7<-6.5<-10<-9 Early 30s, lots of R1 finishes of noobs, DEC Ws vs better opps as part of 6W streak, took out series of prospects and vets for EFC title 2ND Missed weight for title-D vs T8 Dagi wrestler, slow start first rnd+ and got TDed R2, minimized dmg and eventually nice tech to get up but didn't do much dmg until R3+4, aggressive w/ powerful hooks and kicks, good combos but got a little wild, stuffed lots of good TDAs but not in R5 and got controlled again, not desperate enough late w/ strikes, DEC title-L 3RD Naiza debut vs T.5 BRZ prospect, long feeling-out w/ lots of misses and feints, started to land straights esp rights, hard leg kicks hurt opp by R2, good reactions to avoid everything dangerous, stays balanced while moving, more in control each min, well-timed lead left hook late R3 w/ both moving, hard KD for TKO W
     

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     Ahmed Vila

     12-4-1, 1 NC

     7<-.5 Late 20s, BJJ base, 6-0 start w/ 4 R1 SUBs incl 2 good regionals then KOed in regional title shot, rebound vs noob then 0-3-1 skid incl 50-sec SUB L in CW cameo, 4W streak since w/ R1 gilly SUB vs can, DEC Ws vs quality regional and prospect, immediate 2-leg TD vs solid regional, tiny shots to body while head trapped, worked to side to break gilly, patient GnP w/ few short elbows, fast back take when opp went to knees, B-T w/ just 1 leg hooked, got arm deep for RNC SUB, 7/11 Ws by R1 SUB 2ND KSW debut vs streaking T10 Charzewski, DEC W, 5W streak
     

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     Giovanni Garcia

     "Galeto"  |  7-0-0

     7+<-6<-4<-1 Early 20s, athletic, 6-0 ammy vs noobs + KB W, started 2-0 pro vs noobs then good wrestling vs promising undef noob, spent most of fight controlling from back w/ solid punches, some heavy elbows from top position, nothing special striking but enough to disguise grappling entries 2ND Not as fast on feet as promising noob but able to get clinch quickly, cage control then TD R1, good control from guard and heavy GnP in bursts of posture, passed to half and impressive back take in transition, flexible leg hooks, threatened RNC, took mount and threatened A-T but took strikes to end rnd, immediate clinch TD R2, control then heavy GnP from guard, improved position as opp wilted and dropped bombs for TKO, 4-0 3RD JF debut vs solid regional, TDed after couple quick punches, great arm positioning and hip flexibility to repeatedly spin through switches and gradually work to back, dominated from top mostly guard w/ short + hard GnP esp elbows, immediate pressure for TD R2, easier passes to half/side, more strong control, stood up by ref, another great switch on TDA and fence base control, few choke threats incl late gilly pulls, TD early R3, more top half control w/ stronger posture, heavy GnP, switched well btwn elbows, hooks, hammers, smooth shifts to negate opp's movement, controls limbs well, took back late and flattened opp, 30-26 DEC W, 5-0 4TH 135->140 vs can/noob-crushing sub-specialist, R3 shoulder choke SUB, 6-0 5TH 140->145 vs good regional, R1 anaconda SUB for local title, 7-0 + 13W streak
     

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     Abdurakhman Gitinovasov

     9-2-0

     7<-6.5<-8.5<-7.5<-7 Early 30s Dagi from Nurmagomedovs, mostly DEC, 4W streak for EFC vs solid regionals and strong grappling prospect after only L vs undef prospect 2ND Split 25-min DEC L to T6 strong grappler in EFC title shot 3RD Rebound vs T2 prospect, ate hard shots on feet, TDs every rnd, got stuffed early but persistent and more control w/ time, short GnP w/ couple big shots mixed in, lots of top control from half guard, total control R3 and maintained pace for close DEC W
     

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     Edwin Cooper Jr.

     6-1-0

     6.5<-5.5 Early 30s, ripped, good stamina, 3-1 for LFA, only L to other undef prospect. Beautiful wrestling/mat returns, heavy top pressure and constantly trapping arms/legs while delivering GnP, tried to get finish. Floats on top, back takes esp impressive 2ND DEC W vs good vet in PFL-C, proved his wrestling can handle more exp opps
     

174. 174

     

     Luke Ord

     8-2-1

     6.5 Strong grappler w/ finishes by SUB or GnP, 4W streak incl DECs vs int-lvl UK prospects and good prospect in Bellator debut, no fights since 2019
     

175. 175

     

     Geraldo de Freitas

     "Spartan"  |  14-7-0

     6.5<- - -20 Early 30s, incon career start but beat some good BRZ prospects, went on W streak incl Shooto BRZ title, 1-2 UFC all DEC then R1 armbar SUB of noob back on regionals 2ND Year+ off, R1 RNC SUB of good regional 3RD 135->145 for Ares debut vs larger T5.5, nice calf kicks early, controlled clinches and landed sharp lefts at fence, KDed by tight combo back in space and took few GnP for R1 TKO L
     

176. 176

     

     Akhmed Magomedov

     10-1-0, 1 NC

     6.5<-15<-9<-7 Late 20s, 8-0 Dagi, most of career w/ Brave and DEC/SUB ws vs good prospects + regionals 2ND 155->145 for Bellator debut vs good regional grappler, good sprawl to stuff TDA and heavy on top, tech shift to side and set up arms for 75-sec RNC, 9-0 3RD Outstruck badly by T15 Corrales, didn't check leg kicks and movement/TDAs v-affected, couple nice uppercuts but took way more volume and hard combos incl to body, lots of R1 control esp fence, some TDs but couldn't settle in position, couldn't close distance most of R2+3 and took dmg for 28-29 DEC L
     

177. 177

     

     Harry Hardwick

     "Houdini"  |  10-3-1

     6.5<-4.5<-3<-3.5<-3<-2<-.5 Late 20s, mostly lefty, good Ws in UK incl 3W streak but 3 Ls to other prospects. Quick hands, nice jab. Knees to liver from clinch, good cage control, switched strategy to grappling after striking R1 and got DEC vs solid vet for 3W streak 2ND KDed twice R1 by undef T1, good control from bottom to survive GnP, kept intense pressure R2+3 and outstruck opp + mixed in late TDs, 28-28 draw, 2-0-1 CW 3RD High-volume and forward pressure from start vs T2 GK, mixes speeds well w/ punches and throws long varied combos, some just touches w/ hard shots mixed in, switches stances but throws left hand 1st from both sides, great jabs and hooks, natural power in quick rights, controlled positions and accurate w/ flurries, had opp hurt R2 and stayed patient and consistent w/ output, reversed clinch attempt and took top half then perfect back take, good tech to trap wrists and stay in place, couple near RNCs, great stamina to maintain output R3, some showboating instead of pushing for finish, dominant 30-26 DEC W, 3-0-1 CW and 4-0-1 streak 4TH Incredible pressure+output vs undef T.5 BRZ, nothing thrown 100% but tons of connections w/ jabs and fast combos from all angles, mixed in hard body kicks, took few counters but never hurt, pushed to fence few times but strong TDD and dug underhooks to escape, overwhelmed opp later R1 and started to land unanswered, continued pressure R2, knee to body from clinch as opp rushed forward then acrobatic jump to standing back take, got v-deep RNC immediately, good hip flexibility to shift for control and lock B-T, slept opp w/ tight squeeze for SUB W, 5-0-1 streak
     

178. 178

     

     Ernie Juarez

     "Young Titan"  |  8-0-0

     6.5+<-4<-.5 Mid 20s, muscular, 3-0 ammy and 5-0 pro w/ 5/8 Ws by finish vs noobs, most recent undef, 145->155 to take on bigger opp, ate some leg kicks and knees to body but solid jab and added power rights, kick-catch TDs, lots of kicks to opp's leg on ground, didn't engage R1 but started to go in for diving GnP R2, 2 KDs w/ overhands, stuffed opp's leglock attempts, worked to mount then took back after scramble, flattened opp then big GnP for R2 TKO 2ND 155->145 for A1C title shot vs v-promising wrestler, better timing on R1 boxing esp clean rights, v-close R2 w/ slightly more volume but opp landed best shot w/ head kick, good outside footwork and striking guard, good leg kicks added up and hurt opp early R3 then targeted it, stuffed 1 TDA R3 but TDed by 1-leg, v-active off bottom w/ slaps, elbows, upkicks, moved legs well to force scrambles but couldn't build up til last sec, avoided GnP by keeping opp busy, DEC W, 6-0 3RD R2 SUB W vs promising undef noob, title-D 4TH DEC W vs quality regional grappler, 2nd title-D, 8-0 + 5-0 A1C
     

179. 179

     

     Jose Perez

     8-1-0

     6.5<- -5.5<-1<- -.5 Late 20s, 3-0 ammy, excellent BJJ, pulled off nasty banana split for 1 of 3 SUBs and took out multiple undef noobs for CFFC. KOed in 11 secs by huge punch from undef prospect in only L 2ND War vs undef T6, DEC W showed all-around talent 3RD CFFC interim title shot, constant forward pressure vs striking noob and improved hands/couple leg kicks but got countered, TDAs late R1/2 stuffed, caught kick R3 and slick back take in scramble, switched arms for 2 deep RNC tries and got SUB, 3W streak 4TH Year off, 20-min DEC W vs solid regional, title-D + 4W streak
     

180. 180

     

     Bagdos Olzhabay

     "Jauynger"  |  16-4-0

     6.5<-2.5<- -1<-2<-.5 Late 20s, 4W streak w/ 3SUB/1KO vs solid regionals and 2 good noobs, solid career start but less consistent, fighting frequently 2ND Explosive 2-leg TD of promising regional, unusual barrel roll into front headlock, acrobatic back take, flattened opp w/ leg hooks but couldn't get 1st RNC, 1-leg TD on fence as opp worked up, another quick back take+hooks, big GnP w/ both hands then RNC SUB as opp covered up, 5W streak all finishes 3RD UAE debut vs T7.5 wrestler, strong striking R1 esp hard right hands, great initial escapes and some control but got out-scrambled R2+3 despite impressive escapes and position changes, gassed R3 after crazy pace, fought through tight RNCs and avoided other subs but took GnP volume and little O, DEC L 4TH 30-sec anaconda SUB W vs slumping v-exp JM, 7-0 AP 5TH DEC W vs slumping but exp ex-UFC/ACB 6TH S-n ACA debut vs declining T2.5 BRZ super-finisher, DEC W, 3W streak
     

181. 181

     

     Andre Ewell

     "Fire Fist"  |  18-10-0

     6.5<-6<-30<-45<-50<-60 Mid 30s, crushed tons of cans then couple good regional Ws incl CES title @135, 4-5 UFC vs mid-range comp but only Ws by DEC and got finished some. Great counterstriker but not enough aggression/pressure, no leg kick D 2ND Terrible DEC L to good regional GK after being cut 3RD R1 KO of strong/creative regional striker/ ex-DWCS
     

182. 182

     

     Carlos Augusto da Silva

     "Sparta"  |  22-5-0

     6<-3<-1.5<- -3<-6.5<-8.5 Early 30s, 2-2 start then 17W streak in BRZ incl few prospects and good regionals but DEC L in LFA and ACA debuts. Dangerous striker w/ quick hands, smothered R1, did some dmg R2 then TDed, dominated R3 but close DEC L to grinder Temirov 2ND Outstruck decent RUS regional and had good enough TDD to hold on for 29-28 DEC W, 1-1 ACA 3RD Couldn't match speed or cage wrestling of smaller T65 Kerimov, kept things competitive w/ striking and landed couple good shots, mostly stopped TDs but overall outclassed for DEC L, 1-2 ACA 4TH Slightly more volume and power R1 vs T3 prospect, fast and evasive, lots of striking exchanges R2 but was getting hit more, late TD then more TDs R3, good GnP and landed shots on feet vs tired opp, DEC W, 2-2 ACA, good GK 5TH Faster striker than T8 prospect, patient, got controlled some R1 but landed decent combos, hurt opp R2 and lots of control, more pressure R3 for DEC W
     

183. 183

     

     Ibrahim Dauev

     9-1-0

     6 Early 20s Dagi, 1-1 start vs noobs as teen then 8W streak incl 6-0 ACAYE vs 2 promising regionals, 1 ex-ranked, good and undef noobs, most recent DEC W vs T4 KO-artist GK in ONE debut, 4KOs+3SUBs in 9Ws
     

184. 184

     

     Artur Arutyunyan

     10-3-0

     6 Mid 20s, 5-1 start vs noobs then 2/3 Ls w/ W vs promising regional, 4W streak since: DEC vs noob for 1-1 EFC, rocked T.5 early w/ hook, fence control then ninja choke late R1 when opp tried to reverse, R1 punches KO vs promising regional, 30-sec punches KO vs undef T6.5. 5SUBs+4KOs, 7 R1, in 10Ws,
     

185. 185

     

     Marat Magomedov

     12-2-1

     6 Early 30s Dagi, sambo base, mostly DEC but some solid GnP KOs vs couple prospects and ok RUS regionals, both Ls to future UFC incl 1-1 Brave and draw in 1st fight vs Dawodu, no fights since 2019
     

186. 186

     

     Tyler Diamond

     13-3-0

     6<- -10<-9.5 Early 30s wrestler, 9-0 regionals w/ finishes of weak opps and DEC vs prospects incl regional title, 1-1 TUF then 0-1 UFC w/ DEC L to Mitchell, DEC W vs undef prospect in LFA cameo then 30-sec RNC of solid regional, 1-1 PFL both DEC w/ majority L vs Loughnane 2ND 2 years off, s-n return vs undef T75 Khaybulaev forward pressure but couldn't cut off fast opp, stunned early and took more shots in exchanges, struggled to get in range, R1 TDA easily stuffed, caught by flying knees incl KDed into huge GnP to end R1, TDed early R2 and stuck in bottom guard taking short GnP, A-Ted when opp passed into half->mount->partial side, SUB L, 1-2 PFL
     

187. 187

     

     Brahyan Zurcher

     7-0-0

     6+<-4 Late 20s, quick on feet/ground, 3-3 ammy, SUBs vs can and debuter then 4-0 PFL-C/S vs noobs, 1 undef, and RNC vs promising regional. Strong wrestler, transitions quickly btwn positions, highlight KO w/ uppercut into hook to show striking 2ND 145->150, 90-sec KO w/ elbows vs can, 7-0
     

188. 188

     

     Yusup-Khadzhi Zubariev

     12-3-0

     5.5<-4<-2.5<- - -2<-1.5<-1<-5<-2.5<-1 Late 20s Chech, v-muscular, strong wrestler w/ mostly DEC but can punish w/ GnP, DEC Ls to elite prospect and decent prospect 2ND R2 choke of decent regional, fighting for EFC and ACAYE 3RD DEC W vs JM for ACAYE 4TH Landed hard shots vs T6.5 to start each rnd, mostly punches but some low kicks and knees to body, stuffed 1st TDAs and some good grappling exchanges but 1 step behind on ground, got worn down and controlled more each rnd, on back all R3 and looked gassed, close DEC L for 2-2 EFC 5TH TDs each rnd vs good noob-crusher, shoots low and cuts angles well, got thrown off R1 but more control each rnd, tried A-T late R2, plenty of short GnP from half, looping overhands on feet but no connections, DEC W for 8-1 ACAYE 6TH 145->135 for full ACA debut vs solid regional, few early leg kicks, good balance to minimize impact when TDed, fast re-guard from bottom side, flexible hips to constantly use butterflies and feet on hips, pushed opp down body to land elbows off back, make space to sit up, avoided dmg, few good hammers while threatening triangle, built up on fence, flying switch knee KD back in space, stood over opp w/ huge straight rights for TKO W 7TH 135->145, DEC W vs promising regional, 3W streak vs good comp
     

189. 189

     

     Abdulgadzhi Gaziev

     "Gorets"  |  18-1-1

     5.5+<-2.5<-1.5 Early 30s striker dominating noobs in CA, 13W streak, quick KO of JM after 2+ years off 2ND Constant TD spam and chain wrestling for close 25-min majority DEC W vs T3.5 BRZ, threw some heavy strikes on feet but no real plan and mostly to keep opp off balance, incredible transitions through positions vs slippery opp, not a ton of dmg, gassed towards end of fight and ate heavy shots R5 but survived 3RD 2 years off, title-D vs debuter w/ R1 GnP KO from back mount, bizarre matchup, 15W streak
     

190. 190

     

     Huseyn Aliev

     "Azeri Warrior"  |  14-4-1

     5.5<-4.5 Early 30s, dominated weak comp in Caucuses but Ls to best opps, choked by good regional in USA debut but used wrestling to smother low prospect then T9.5 for DEC Ws and interim Fury title 2ND Title unification vs athletic T6 striker, got outstruck early but switched to grinding cage wrestling, took some dmg R2, ugly overhand rights but clipped opp then got R4 KD w/ hard right straight for only decisive rnd, R3+5 super close, low-dmg 25-min split DEC W
     

191. 191

     

     Kevin Aguilar

     "The Angel of Death"  |  17-5-0

     5.5<-10 Mid 30s, great ammy and 8-0 vs good regionals but KOed in LFC title shot then 6W streak for LFC/A w/ title+3Ds vs 2 future-UFC and 1 future-ONE, split DEC W vs undef prospect DWCS 2018, started 2-0 UFC but cut after 4L skid for 2-4 UFC almost all DEC
     

192. 192

     

     Khabibullo Azizov

     10-0-0, 1 NC

     5.5<-2.5<- -1 9-0 w/ 7 finishes vs noobs, 2 of them decent 2ND Good roll of opp's trip R1 and 2-leg TD R2, top control from every position, few hard knees to ribs but not much GnP output, took mount then armbar for R2 SUB of regional, 10-0
     

193. 193

     

     Kron Gracie

     5-2-0

     5.5 Mid 30s, BJJ world champ, started 4-0 all R1/2 SUBs vs debuters, v-exp JM, great vet, 3-0 Rizin, R1 RNC of Caceres in UFC debut but battered by Swanson for DEC L. 3.5 years off, claimed to improve striking but just walking forward w/ high shell vs larger T45 Jourdain, v-low volume, landed most shots R1+2 but weak jabs and flicked low kicks, took big punches esp R3, pulled guard every rnd, v- active w/ hips and trying to throw short strikes but never close to SUB or even got scramble started vs BJJ-BB, no TD tech, just rushes into clinches, some butt-scooting, ugly DEC L, 1-2 UFC
     

194. 194

     

     Danny Silva

     "El Puma"  |  9-1-0

     5.5<- -.5<-1 Late 20s, lanky and defined, boxing base and wrestling background too, solid ammy, 4KOs of cans/noobs then 2 DEC W, used great boxing to out-score undef T.5 noob in LFA debut. Good popping jab, fast hands and punch variety, mixed in slicing elbows R3, got KD w/ only leg kick R1 but never went back, DEC W, 6-0 2ND Great boxing combos to start every rnd esp R3 w/ T5 opp tired, was landing well R1 until opp started moving and sniping w/ kicks and long punches, TDed late R1 but exploded back to feet, TDed and controlled most of R2, stuffed TDA R3 and long top guard w/ good posture, heavy elbows and punches but too tired to sustain for finish, got 1 10-8 but majority DEC L, 1-1 LFA 3RD 145->155 vs s-n promising noob, got rushed by power strikes early esp head kicks but not hurt, back taken standing but escaped, hurt opp w/ early calf kick and kept targeting w/o being obvious, great lead left hooks incl multiple KDs, easy sprawls bec opp couldn't push off leg, added few hooks and hammers after 1 KD for R1 GnP TKO W 4TH 155->145 for DWCS vs tough+promising regional, KD w/ early hook, patient following up and added good elbows+knees from clinch but allowed time for recovery, picked opp apart throughout fight w/ crisp boxing, great straights, accurate w/ everything, couple dmging hooks to body esp R2 and worked all lvls but lacks raw power for finish, hurt late R2 but swung back hard, maintained high output over 15-mins to land >200 strikes, 30-27 DEC W
     

195. 195

     

     Dzhikhad Yunusov

     "Ivan The Terrible"  |  19-7-0

     5.5<-20<-25<-20<-10 Early 30s Chech, elite wrestler w/ great reversals and scrambles but outdone by younger T25 phenom Omarov for DEC L after 2 straight highlight elbow KOs, most career Ws by DEC for WFCA and ACB/A, multiple weight misses and may need to move to 155 2ND Slow forward pressure, lots of kicks esp to legs but not very hard, got countered by punches from T3 prospect and not much head movement, TDAs late every rnd, got top control R1 and fence control R2 but minimal dmg, got reversed and took burst of short GnP R3, tried to draw opp into brawl late but just gave away points, DEC L, 4-3 ACA
     

196. 196

     

     Gabriel Miranda

     "Fly"  |  17-6-0

     5.5<- -.5 Mid 30s, lots of R1 SUBs esp chokes, beaten undef noobs in BRZ and 2-1 Brave but Ls to best opps, 3W streak vs meh regionals 2ND S-n UFC debut vs T35 BSD, high-pace start and traded TDs, some good scrambles on ground, exchanged some big shots but not as much power, got KDed R1 and took some heavy shots, saved by bell but crushed to open R2 for KO L 3RD Year off, 155->145 vs slumping T4, easy 1-leg when opp got too close early, fluid back take w/ great hip shift to stay in place, tight B-T, big squeeze to force arm under chin and sleep opp, 1-min SUB W, 1-1 UFC
     

197. 197

     

     Adilet Nurmatov

     "Kok-Zhal"  |  13-2-0

     5<-3<-1<-.5 Mid 20s, lefty, lots of regional finishes vs noobs, 1-1 ACAYE both DEC vs undef prospects, other L by SUB to T.5 for Alash title, rebounded w/ R1 KO of noob-crushing T1 BJJ prospect, DEC W vs slumping region, then R4 RNC of undef T.5 for interim OFC title. Aggressive w/ wrestling from start, TDs and lots of cage control, short strikes and output on feet but nothing special, good drag-down from behind R4 and quickly took back for SUB W 2ND Loops hooks and will leave lead hand low, rush-in clinches R1, got TD after #1+2 stuffed but rushed trying to take back and thrown off, good forward pressure, early TD R2 and strong shoulder drive, avoided armlock, transitioned to back as opp got to knees, standing back take w/ weird angle but able to get quick tap to RNC, OFC title-D, 4W streak 3RD 145->155 for ONE debut vs T.5 finisher, took few early shots then high intensity grappling rest of fight, great control and transitions on ground despite opp's good scrambles, perfect leglock D esp R1 and countered w/ own or by taking back, tried RNCs, wore opp down w/ GnP, most control from guard but passed some, postured from top half R3 and landed series of power hammers+hooks for KO, 5W streak 4TH 155->145 for Brave debut vs undef T5, opp fell and hurt arm to start R2, weird TKO W, 6W streak
     

198. 198

     

     Nabi Ashurlaev

     10-1-0

     5+<- -3<-2<- -.5<-2 Late 20s Dagi, good ammy, KO Ws vs several undef prospects to start pro but DEC L in AMC opportunity vs weaker prospect, bounce-back w/ DEC W vs JM 2ND 145->155, DEC W vs T3 grappling prospect in ACAYE debut 3RD 155->145 for Naiza debut vs s-n noob, stuffed TDA, got body-lock and own TD straight into side control, A-T/shoulder-choke from unusual angle for 2-min SUB, 3W streak 4TH 145->155 vs meh JM, landed big right early, TDs every rnd and fence base control, lots of short left hands, wore down opp and upped power for KO late R3, 4W streak 5TH 155->145, injury TKO W after R1 vs excellent ex-PFL vet 6TH DEC W vs s-n solid JM, 6W streak
     

199. 199

     

     Rudy Gavidia

     "El Charanguero"  |  21-3-0

     5<- - -4.5<-4<- -3.5<-3<-10 Mid 30s, 0-2 start then 14W streak mostly DEC vs Peru's best regionals, shock FFC DEC title-L, bounced back w/ DEC W vs BRZ vet 2ND Split DEC W vs decent vet @150 3RD R2 KO of T.5 vet who previously upset him, 3W streak 4TH DEC W vs T.5 great record regional-crusher for FFC interim title, 4W streak 5TH DEC W vs quality regional for title-D, 5W streak 6TH 145->152 vs s-n good regional, slow R1 w/ slight volume adv but controlled lots of fence, more R2 and lots of time stuck at fence base taking small GnP, got up late and landed hard shots but couldn't stay in space, opp tired R3 so landed good combos, TD and dominant from top half w/ GnP, snuck split DEC W for more dmg R2 but v-close, 6W streak + 19-1 FFC 7TH 152->145 vs exp JM, R2 RNC
     

200. 200

     

     Wellington Prado

     "Predador"  |  13-3-0

     5<-9.5<-8<-4.5 Mid 20s, longtime SFT and 1-time interim champ w/ finishes of good prospects and strong vets but Ls to 2 top opps 2ND LFA debut vs T3 fellow B-B, point taken early for multiple fouls, athletic and more aggressive on feet, nice trips from clinch, great movement in scrambles, solid half-guard control w/ scoring GnP and great mount transition, strong SUB D, each rnd clearer win and dominated R3 w/ good gas tank, DEC W + 3W streak 3RD Year off, maintained range vs T3 KO artist w/ long 1-2s and kicks but pushed back by blitz, melted under power/pressure and KOed by big right for R1 L, 1-1 LFA
     

201. 201

     

     Max Holzer

     "Stifler"  |  7-0-0

     5<-3.5<-2<-1.5 Early 20s, athletic/explosive, 4-0, finished 3 noobs then split DEC W vs undef prospect 2ND R3 D'arce SUB of bad noob, 5-0 3RD High-pace early exchange vs slumping ex-prospect, TD at fence and returns when opp scrambled off, takes brief windows for GnP, took back R1 but fell off, nasty elbows/forearms at fence and solid dirty boxing, jumped from 1 side to other to threaten armbar from top, transitioned to triangle then back to armbar in scramble, never settled on bottom, mixed kicks+punches R2 then TD when opp not expecting, heavier top pressure esp tripod to crush opp at fence base and feed left hooks, quick back take and got arm under chin for RNC W, 6-0 w/ 4SUBs+1KO, 3-0 NFC 4TH 135->145 but still missed weight for Oktagon debut, R2 RNC vs v-promising finisher, 7-0
     

202. 202

     

     Sanjeet Budhwar

     11-2-0

     5 Late 20s, 4-0 start all finishes incl 2 strong regionals then DEC L to debuting future-UFC, 2 KOs then DEC L to promising noob. 5W streak since: R2 KO vs previously-beaten good regional, DEC W vs promising regional, 25-min DEC Ws w/ 1 split vs 2 promising noobs for title+D, R2 punch KO of streaking T5.5 for 2nd title-D
     

203. 203

     

     Yanis Ghemmouri

     "The Desert Warrior"  |  12-2-0

     5<-7.5<-6<-2 Late 20s, 7W streak w/ most recent DECs vs good regionals for UAE then Brave 2ND Traded leg kicks w/ smaller T1.5 striker and landed harder, used range adv and avoided counters after 1st few, controlled cage and cut off opp to trap near fence, mostly kicks, crippled leg R2 then finished w/ punch flurry, 8W streak and 2-0 Brave 3RD 135->145 vs GK grappler, speed adv on feet and got TD R2, perfectly timed knee to head as opp got up along fence for clean KO, 9W streak 4TH V-s-n opp change for UFC debut vs T35 Gomis, traded leg kicks early but slightly less precise esp w/ obliques, tried head kicks every rnd but never landed clean, struggled to use hands w/ range disadv, caught by flurry to end R1, clinches R2+3 but threatened and reversed by gilly R2, sank to fence base to relieve pressure but gradually worked free, threw/landed less, better clinch control R3 w/ some knees traded but never dominant, hurt by kick that grazed cup on way to body, weird TKO L but wouldn't have won DEC
     

204. 204

     

     Juntarou Ushiku

     "Fighting Bull"  |  23-10-1

     5+<-10<-15<- -10<-3<-1<-5.5 Late 20s, tons of Pancrase exp mostly DEC and some KO but L in title shot, DEEP title+D, upset W by cut vs Saito to take RIZIN title in promo debut 2ND Split DEC W vs T1.5 for DEEP title-D 3RD Title rematch vs T10 Saito, good leg kicks, KD w/ R2 headkick but jumped gilly instead of finishing w/ strikes, gave up position. All out brawl to end R3 as both went for finish, competitive DEC W to legitimize title, 4W streak 4TH Clinched early by T35 Erbst and jumped gilly, got smothered in bottom half and mounted, good reversal to escape A-T and posture to avoid R1 triangles but little GnP, got KDed early R2, exchanged leg-lock scrambles, ended up on top and avoided armbar but got subbed by triangle for title-L, 2-1 Rizin 5TH Speed disadv striking vs T10 Asakura, took kicks early and few hard punches R2+3, good cinch control when opp got close but bizarre guard pulls, R1+3 at fence and R2 in space, stuck in bottom guard, rubber guard R2+3 but never close to subs, lots of tiny punches but took harder GnP, few sneaky elbows off back and in clinch but little dmg, got stood up R3 and pulled guard again, not urgent w/ strikes, confusing strat for DEC L 6TH Easy DEC W vs meh regional, 3-2 Rizin
     

205. 205

     

     Artem Belakh

     11-3-0

     5<-.5<-1<- -.5 Late 20s, all 8 Ws by finish incl 6 SUBs vs good noobs and a quality BRZ, L early in career and to better prospect 2ND Quick TD of decent JM, gave up position to escape armbar then threatened own triangle/armbar, scrambled and pulled gilly when opp shot TD, locked in legs well to pull for 7th SUB 3RD 135->145 for ONE debut vs BJJ-master vet, got TDed and mounted every rnd, nearly had arm broken R2 and in horrible position for long time but tough and flexible, good D vs other armbars/subs from opp's guard, landed big shots of feet R2+3 and stunned opp several times, some heavy elbows on ground, DEC W for 3W streak 4TH Early pressure into TD and back take vs T15 striker Kwon, opportunistic GnP and good control, burned energy fast, got beat up on feet late R1 and most of R2, tough to eat hard body shots but had to dedicate resources to blocking liver, ugly lean-forward grappling R2, couldn't sustain pace, got brief TD but tossed off, ate big rights incl KD, kept moving for while on ground but took lots of big GnP so TKO L 5TH R2 elbows KO vs short/strong streaking T7.5 judoka, 2-1 ONE
     

206. 206

     

     Kyle Bochniak

     "Crash"  |  11-7-0

     5<-10<-15<- - -10 Late 30s, 6-0 regionals into 2-5 UFC all DEC, eats big shots but crazy chin, 3W streak for XMMA since all by DEC, most recently split vs T10 ex-UFC Minus 2ND DEC L to T30 Jenkins in PFL debut, couldn't break wrestling control, landed sporadic hard shots esp R3 but not enough 3RD Came out aggressive but knee hurt by low kicks from T35 Wade then head-kicked and finished by GnP for 70-sec L, 0-2 PFL
     

207. 207

     

     Elbek Alishov

     8-0-0

     4.5<-3.5<- -1<-.5 Early 20s, 5-0 pro all finishes, 5-0 ammy w/ IMMAF tourney W, lots of diff SUBs 2ND R1 RNC of noob 3RD 155->145, R2 gilly of good noob, 7-0 w/ 6 subs 4TH DEC W vs undef noob, 8-0
     

208. 208

     

     Nursultan Rakhmanberdiev

     "Nurek"  |  10-0-0

     4.5 Early 30s, 10-0, mix of KO and DEC vs noobs, 3 undef, 2-0 ACBYE, Brave debut W vs noob, no fights since 2019
     

209. 209

     

     Ali Magomedkhanov

     8-0-0

     4.5 8-0 Dagi wrestler, even KO/DEC split in China incl ranked vet and promising noob, no fights since early 2020
     

210. 210

     

     Alexandros Moumtzis

     "Ghostbuster"  |  7-0-0

     4.5<- - -1 Early 20s, solid ammy and 5-0 pro, athletic but mostly DEC over noobs 2ND DEC W vs previously-beaten can, 6-0 3RD R2 KO of promising undef noob, 7-0
     

211. 211

     

     Franklin Ferreira

     "The Tank"  |  7-0-0, 1 NC

     4.5<-.5 Late 20s, 7-0 w/ 6 DEC, explosive wrestler who uses athleticism to dominate strong regionals
     

212. 212

     

     Armen Gulyan

     9-0-0

     4.5 Early 30s, 9-3 ammy + 9-0 pro, mostly meh regionals but 1 undef noob and future-prospect in RCC cameo, 2 heel hooks and N/S choke among 6SUBs, no fights since 2019
     

213. 213

     

     Min Woo Kim

     "Korean Moai"  |  11-2-0, 1 NC

     4.5<-2.5 Late 20s, ripped, quality regional Korea Ws, both Ls by DEC 1 to good vet for title but other to meh JM, title W second try 2ND 135->145 after 3+ years off, good leg kicks, high guard and tight boxing vs super-exp vet, R1 TD and good GnP, avoided lots of rolls for legs and guard pulls for arms, interesting inverted triangle to hold opp while threatening armbar and landing hammers, worked to back R2+3 w/ good takes in transition, heavy GnP, good control w/ leg hooks, opened up neck for R3 RNC SUB, 3W streak
     

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     Nurbergen Sharipov

     12-3-0

     4.5++<-7.5 Early 30s, v-tall, strong grappler, mostly DEC w/ some ground finishes, beat good regionals then strong prospect in ACA debut but demolished by Froes for R1 KO L 2ND 1.5 years off w/ grappling W and draw vs elite comp, regional return vs smaller T.5 boxing GK, kept range to avoid punches, lots of feints but low output esp R1, some leg kicks but took more, hard body kicks incl spins, v-few jabs despite reach adv, sharp counter rights incl 2 stuns R3, finished rnd w/ heavy blitz, clear DEC W 3RD Octagon debut vs solid regional, variety of solid kicks esp R3 spins, R1 KD w/ lead left hook, straight into side and easy mount but went for triangle w/o much GnP and didn't have it secure, scrambled up and took fence control into late TD, kick-catch and body-lock TDs R2, lots of hooks to body from half/guard, landed shots from side after R3 TD, easy mount, accurate GnP straight to chin esp after trapping 1 wrist, worked hips high and kept heavy pressure, late flurry w/ both hands for TKO
     

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     Denis Lavrentyev

     "Lavrik"  |  13-3-0

     4.5<-30<-20<-50<-25< -15 Mid 30s, world-class judo, beat great comp for RCC and Parus title+D vs strong opps, 1 L in debut and 1 to Henry later avenged. Mauling wrestler who tosses opps to ground and unloads GnP or hunts subs, good stamina to grind DEC if needed 2ND Immediate clinch and throw TD of streaking T9 but couldn't hold, exchanged fence positions, kicked repeatedly to liver then KDed by hook while folding over, finished w/ GnP for R1 L 3RD Traded kicks vs T20 Dantas R1 but slightly outboxed and little less volume, more cage control R2 w/ some sneaky short elbows but reversed some, TDed and stuck in bottom half but sweep as opp mounted and finished rnd w/ GnP, beautiful kimura in clinch early R3 to throw opp to ground, control rest of rnd while scoring, 29-28 DEC W, 8-2 RCC 4TH 135->145, heel-hooked R3 by undef sambo noob in exhibition, declining
     

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     Cleiver Fernandes

     9-1-0

     4.5<-3 Late 20s, athletic, 6-1 Shooto BRZ, 1-1 start then 7W streak, 4SUB+4DEC. Title shot vs wild T.5, good footwork to dodge huge punches and kicks, great counters w/ chopping leg kicks and hard hooks to body, stayed evasive throughout and destroyed opp's movement, opp pulled standing guard but forced him to hang and avoided subs, more grappling later rnds bec tired, some fence and top control, couple bursts of hard GnP, KD w/ nasty elbow, R5 GnP then guard pass after opp pulled guard, straight to A-T for SUB W 2ND 135->145 for R1 SUB W vs undef KO-artist noob, 8W streak
     

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     Artem Semyonov

     12-3-0

     4.5<- - -2<-1.5<-1<-.5 Early 20s, tall w/ skinny legs, 5W streak all R1 SUBs incl multiple undef prospects and good noobs, deadly off his back, all 3Ls to undef prospects incl 1 DQ, fights w/ insane frequency 2ND Brawl on feet R1 vs good regional, landed hard shots but took harder/more, early TDs R2+3 and smothered from top, enough GnP to outscore constant output from opp, deserved split DEC W 3RD Circling cage and low output w/ some blitzes vs solid BRZ regional, swept off feet by hard kicks, got R1 KD w/ straight left and solid follow ups but couldn't sustain, trapped and TDed R2 and controlled on bottom, good TD to start R3 and top control then W when opp hurt hand, 7W streak 4TH 135->145 for ACA debut vs noob-crushing sub-specialist, TDed immediately, stuck for while but great hip flexibility to keep/regain guard, push off hips + fence, threatened few subs, got mounted and took some shots but great inversion into sweep, landed hard GnP late, opp faded fast, hurt w/ couple R2 hooks, easy reversal of too-low TDA, got mount/back and unloaded w/ elbows and big hooks for TKO W, 8W streak w/ 7 finishes
     

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     Blake Bilder

     "El Animal"  |  8-2-1

     4.5<-7.5<-30<-25<- -4<-.5 Early 30s, undef ammy (7-0) and pro (5-0-1) all by DEC or SUB, most subs from back (triangle, armbar, oomaplata). Triangled good regional vet grappler R2 to win CFFC title 2ND Title-D vs wild regional brawler, KDed 3 times in R1 but showed toughness to hold on, dominated R2 w/ back control and short strikes, showed much better cardio than opp, let hands go in R3 and got KO, 6-0-1 3RD DWCS 2022 vs more exp T8.5, jabs early but couldn't connect, patient and clipped opp w/ right hand then immediately took back, deep RNC attempts and got R1 SUB on 2nd try, 7-0-1 4TH UFC debut vs slumping T10 Young, cautious early mins but started to connect w/ good kicks esp to legs, good jab but rarely threw it, mostly hooks, overhands, few uppercuts, TD late R1 and solid GnP but all R2/3 TDAs stuffed, didn't chain after initial sprawl, clearly outstruck opp most of R2, dmg to all lvls, emptied tank last few mins, landed some great power shots in the pocket and rocked opp once, good head movement, DEC W, 8-0-1 5TH Speed adv vs slumping T3.5 Nelson, good jab esp early, some decent rights but not much creativity striking, got close for clinches early every rnd, lots of control but no TDs, few short strikes, reversed some, landed more volume R1 but rocked by big hook to end rnd, traded shots later rnds but less natural power, DEC for 1st L 6TH Tried to box vs T15 Lee but less tech/speed, stung to body, TDAs for fence control but little dmg and no ground control, took elbows to side of head R1 then hurt by knee into flurry, more grinding R2/3 but out worked, reversed some and TDed R2, punished by heavy GnP, avoided A-Ts but struggled to get up, couldn’t get aggressive w/ striking R3 then reversed on fence, threatened good gilly but lost grip going to back, rest of rnd stuck taking big shots, 27-30 DEC L, 1-2 UFC
     

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     Javier Garcia

     "El Mariachi"  |  10-5-0, 1 NC

     4.5<-2.5<-1.5<-.5<- -4<-6<-5 Early 30s, meh 6-5 ammy + 4-3 pro start then 3W streak incl 2 prospects for LFA, good grappler w/ great chain wrestling esp on cage, solid on feet 2ND Gassed in LFA title fight, close tho vs future UFC striker, won multiple rnds w/ control and short strikes, 25-min DEC L 3RD Bounced back w/ DEC W vs decent opp coming off long gap 4TH DEC L to T.5 grappler, too incon 5TH High-pace striking exchange vs T2.5 BJJ prospect, TDed but good sweep attempts and leg+arm frames to make space, got reversal when opp tried to take back in scramble, nice posture for hard ground shots then quick back take in transition for R1 RNC of high-lvl BB 6TH DEC W vs solid ex-UFC for local title 7TH LFA title shot vs T5.5 prospect, slow R1 w/ lots of movement and few straights/jabs traded but took slightly harder, nothing from brief fence control, 1st TDA stuffed R2 but good slip into 2-leg, passed guard easily to mount, great riding as opp turned off fence few times, landed GNP while threatening RNCs when opp started to give back, set up A-T and dropped to side, long squeeze but terrible ref stop while opp was OK, 3W streak
     

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     Ulka Sasaki

     24-10-2

     4.5 Mid 30s, grappling base, crazy 17-1-2 on JAP regionals then 4-5 UFC mostly @125, 3-4 Rizin vs great comp incl DEC W vs Kape, most recent DEC W vs great regional
     

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     Cody Law

     8-2-0

     4.5<- -.5<-2.5<- -10<- - -9 Late 20s, elite wrestler w/ good power in GnP and improving striking on feet, 5-0 ammy and 5-0 pro 2ND Improved boxing tech, aggressive pressure for quick R1 walkoff KO of decent regional, 6-0 all Bellator 3RD Mostly striking w/ T.5 GK, some decent shots but rarely landed clean, few TDAs stuffed and got dominated on ground R3 by better BJJ, DEC L 4TH Solid straight punches but took some harder counter hooks R1 while closing range vs taller T2 BJJ specialist, TD late in rnd and controlled most of R2+3 from top but mostly Ding SUBs esp R2, some bursts of hard GnP but took more volume from bottom, split DEC L w/ 2 judges giving 27-30 for opp, 6-2 Bellator 5TH Speed adv vs slumping regional, forward pressure and cuffing short rights early, took few counters so TD into top half and decent GnP through scrambles, went to wrestling much earlier R2+3, fence base control most of R2 w/ short GnP, keeps weight on opp but allowed scramble-up R3, stayed attached for 1-leg but ate elbows to side of head, most of rnd sitting in bad gilly waiting for opp to let go, not enough GnP despite free hand, dull DEC W 6TH DEC W vs undef T4
     

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     Adam Soldaev

     "Czhonkur"  |  8-2-0

     4.5<-.5<-1<-.5 Mid 20s, 6W streak w/ 5 R1 finishes after debut L, noobs/cans until impressive R1 KO of undef T.5 in KSW debut. Landed big shot early, solid TDD+strength, finished w/ 1-shot overhand right 2ND Smooth and varied striking early vs T1, surprisingly quick and v-accurate scoop uppercuts, threw power early but slowed after not getting finish, some good wrestling reversals but nearly caught by kimura R1, much sloppier R2 and took hard counters from opp bec not enough head movement but high leg kick volume and some good kicks to body, lots of punches got blocked, got TDs to end R2+3, 2nd wind R3 and landed more hard shots than gassed opp for competitive DEC W, 7W streak and 2-0 KSW 3RD Big step up vs T20 Rutkowski, not enough striking variety to get past good D, took counters R1 then got wrestled esp R2, up quick when TDed and didn't allow dominant positions but outworked, not urgent enough bec had to account for grappling, R3 best w/ some nice shots incl elbow and few hooks but still outworked for DEC L 4TH R2 punch KO vs T6.5 sub-specialist GK, 3-1 KSW
     

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     Kurtis Campbell

     "The Pink Panther"  |  4-0-0

     4.5+<-1<-.5<-4A<-1A Early 20s, 7-1 ammy vs good UK comp, 6W streak, 3 titles for diff promotions @145 and @155, 5 finishes incl R1 RNC of undef prospect most recently 2ND 155->145 for R1 RNC of strong ammy, 7W streak and 4th regional title 3RD Pro debut vs bad noob, good mix of kicks to body, strong jabs incl 40-sec KD then easy finish w/ couple hooks on ground, opp crumbled 4TH Good whizzer to stuff TDA vs good noob, great leverage to toss opp around and work to back, big GNP while transitioning positions, couple near RNCs from back, great angles on short elbows from mount for max dmg, wide hooks that landed hard, fast hips to stay ahead in scrambles, dominated striking R2 w/ forward pressure, power punches, perfect teep to liver as opp brought guard up, KO W, 2-0 FCC + 9W streak 5TH DEC W vs undef T1.5 6TH 45-sec calf kick KO vs noob, 4-0 + 11W streak
     

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     Walter Cogliandro

     "The Snatch"  |  14-4-1

     4.5<- - - -0<- -.5<-3 Early 30s, aggressive and good record w/ KOs of noobs and solid DECs but dominated in CW debut once he left Italy, no answer off his back and got gillyed late R1 2ND Split DEC W vs decent regional to bounce-back 3RD Outstruck and couldn't get fight into grappling vs good regional in Brave debut, DEC L 4TH DEC L vs ranked GK in Bellator cameo then 3W streak all @150: DEC vs ex-UFC sub-specialist, R2 anaconda SUB vs good regional, R1 punches KO vs smaller T15 ex-UFC AlQaisi, big upset, 2-0 UAE
     

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     Lucas Brennan

     "Skywalker"  |  9-1-0

     4.5<- -25<-20<- -15<-10 Early 20s, 3-0 ammy, 6-0 Bellator, solid college wrestler and elite BJJ, mostly subbing overmatched regionals and hasn't been tested but shows creativity w/ anaconda, assassin, forearm chokes 2ND Early clinch at fence vs T2 noob, tossed opp to ground several times easily, looked for front choke, took back, looked armbar then settled for methodical R1 neck-crank/RNC, 7-0 w/ 5 diff choke SUBs and a KO 3RD Twitchy early kicks vs good but rusty striker, took straight to chin then TDA, took back at fence base, worked both arms to eventually get under chin for RNC SUB W, 8-0 4TH Hurt early by straights from T1 KO artist, TDA into fence control, brief TD, variety of strikes and decent feints on feet but telegraphed kicks and power punches, v-low striking output, hesitant to engage bec less power, caught by body kick R2 and slowed by calf kicks throughout fight, TDAs/clinches shut down R2/3, not enough set-up for striking->grappling transitions, finally increased output and threw multi-punch combos R3 incl couple nice straights, grabbed clinches but opp escaped 1st easily, beautifully timed knee on 2nd for highlight KO, 9-0 + 12W streak 5TH PFL prelim debut vs good grappling GK, DEC for terrible 1st L
     

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     Tatsuya Ando

     14-3-1

     4.5++ Early 30s, lefty, chokes and DEC vs good JAP regionals and a future UFC, Shooto champ 2ND 135->145 for ONE debut vs ok regional, lunges in w/ hard jab and rocked opp R1, aggressive GnP and back on feet, heavy on front leg and hurt by few leg kicks, rocked by hook then KDed R1 by big head kick, survived another hook KD late R1, gets off-balance w/ big swings and leaves openings for counters, huge power for R2 KD w/ left hook then unloaded w/ GnP punches and elbows, great posture from top half, threw opp back to ground during get-up and never stopped striking for TKO, 3W streak
     

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     Horacio Gutiérrez

     "Punisher"  |  7-3-0

     4.5 Early 30s, 2-0 TUF but 0-2 UFC, too early in career. 4W streak since incl 2 good opps for Combate, no fights since 2019
     

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     Roman Ogulchanskiy

     12-6-1

     4<-3<-5.5<-4 Early 30s, 5-4 career start, dynamic kick KOs incl spinning back kick and leaping high kick, 1-1 ACA w/ DEC L vs best opp then R1 KO of can-crusher 2ND Showed versatility vs undef T7, good outside boxing R1, getting outstruck R2 so switched to TD and back take, continued ground control R3 for DEC W, 2-1 ACA 3RD Ate couple hard low kicks then KDed R1 w/ big straight right from T4.5, mounted and finished quickly w/ GnP, 2-2 ACA 4TH Year off, DEC W vs v-promising grappler
     

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     Kaan Ofli

     "Genghis"  |  11-2-1

     4<- - - -3 Early 30s, short, 5W streak incl decent regionals in AUS and early prospects in Brave and UAE cameos 2ND DEC W vs BRZ regional for local interim title in EURO, 6W streak 3RD R1 SUB of meh regional in AUS return, 7W streak 4TH R3 RNC SUB of promising regional for HEX title, 8W streak
     

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     Icaro Brito

     7-1-0

     4<-3 Mid 20s, DEC L in 2nd fight to future prospect then 5W streak, R3 elbow KO of noob, 70-sec KO of can, R1 head kick KO of meh regional, highlight R2 flying knee KO of promising regional, most recent DEC W vs undef T.5 2ND LFA debut vs solid regional, R1 punch KO, 6W streak
     

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     Erik Silva

     "King"  |  9-3-0

     4<-5<-8.5<-5.5<-3.5<-1<-.5 Late 30s, karate+BJJ, 7W streak after L in 2nd fight, incl 4-straight R1 RNCs for LUX vs 2 good vets, JM, and good regional incl 145 title most recently 2ND Immediate TD after couple strikes vs smaller undef T2.5 KBer in DWCS 2022, worked to half guard on fence, couple nasty elbows then heavy hooks for R1 GnP W, 8W streak 3RD UFC debut vs T10 Brown, ate hard punches to start R1+3, flashed some quality strikes but didn't string combos, threatened gilly early R1 and some good explosions to escape from bottom but doesn't anticipate subs and got swept couple times, ate punches on fence R1 and had back taken lots of R2, controlled from bottom half some of R2 and lots of R3 while tired, got A-Ted gradually and didn't have answer 4TH Year+ off, blew out knee in opening secs retreating from T60 Naimov, fell to gorund in clinch and covered up, 45-sec injury TKO L, 0-2 UFC
     

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     Francisco Rivera Jr.

     "Cisco"  |  16-10-0, 3 NC

     4<-3.5<~2<- -6<- -10 Early 40s, 4-7 UFC in 2 stints, beat weaker comp but could never break through. 3-2 vs good regionals for Combate and XMMA since cut incl DEC W vs T5 but 2L skid, most recent DEC L to T40 Dodson 2ND 135->145 for DEC W vs ex-UFC turned decent GK, back to regionals 3RD 145->135, R3 A-T SUB L vs T30 Gibson for local title 4TH Fast start vs T6.5 wrestler, power jabs, hard leg kicks then added right hooks when opp focused low, walked through counters and shook off TDA, hurt opp w/ big shots late R1 and continued pressure on outside of fence, big power, more clean shots early R2 but took horrible eye poke for NC 5TH 135->145 for DEC W vs same-size T1 prospect
     

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     Marcos Rodrigues

     "Marajó"  |  22-7-0

     4<-8<-6.5<-4.5<-1.5<-2<-1.5<-.5 Mid 30s, lots of SUBs, cans for a while but has continued success vs better comp. R1 knee KO of T2 to win SFT title 2ND Feints for 1.5+ min vs T.5 GK, powerful step-in straight right, established top control and postured from half-guard for heavy elbows, R1 KO, title-D and 3W streak 3RD ACA debut vs T45 Omarov, TDed easily every rnd, smothered at cage base R1+2, slightly more scramble ability R3 but still never free then gillyed for SUB L 4TH TDed early R1 by T10 Ragimov but good scramble and reversal, quick mount and shifted to back, solid GnP but got reversed and controlled late in rnd. 1-leg TD R2, lots of control from half and guard then on fence, briefly reversed but got TD and avoided gilly, good TDA R3 but opp grabbed fence, got reversed and controlled on ground and fence base, lots of inversions and looking for SUBs but never close, 29-28 DEC W 5TH Good overhand left early vs promising regional, KD w/ flying knee after running across cage, took back immediately w/ flush hammer GnP for 40-sec TKO, 2-1 ACA 6TH DEC W vs T3 grinder, 3W streak all ACA 7TH DEC L vs streaking T5.5 prospect, 3-2 ACA
     

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     Luis Pajuelo

     "Corazón de León"  |  8-2-0

     4 Late 20s, boxing base, 6-1 ammy w/ 5 finishes vs great comp, 3-0 pro start all KOs incl undef noob, only L by split DEC to future prospect in Shooto BRZ cameo. 4W streak to rebound w/ 3KOs incl R1 vs good regional and insane all-time back-forth slugest vs ex-ranked opp that ended w/ R2 highlight KO, great chin and aggression but lacks tech+D, 5-0 FFC. DWCS 2023 vs s-n undef T1.5 finisher, took few quick jabs and leg kicks but landed harder to calf, started to unload w/ hooks in exchanges, good chin to absorb dmg, stunned off w/ brutal right hooks but crushed space and allowed opp to wrestle up, constant striking even off back and building up on fence, battered body while sprawling, took top half when opp pulled guard, brutal knee to liver then some hammers for KO W, 5W streak, 7/8Ws by KO
     

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     Frantz Slioa

     6-1-0

     4 Early 30s, tall, beat cancer, good grappler w/ DEC and RNC, 1-1 TUF, rebounded w/ Ws vs 2 quality EURO vets then DEC L to int-level in ACA, no fights since 2019
     

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     David Dzhibilov

     5-0-0

     4 Mid 20s, ammy W then 5-0 pro, injury TKO R2 vs debuter then 4 DECs: undef choke-specialist noob in ACAYE cameo, v-promising regional in AP debut, bad regional, 25-min vs undef T1 noob for title
     

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     Isao Kobayashi

     27-6-2

     4<- -9.5 Mid 30s w/ 35 fights, great regional start and longtime Pancrase incl title @155, 0-2 Bellator finished both Ls, current 6W streak w/ 5 DEC, Pancrase title+4Ds vs good regionals, strong vets, and JM 2ND 2.5 years off, Bellator debut vs streaking T4.5 GK, split DEC L
     

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     Boston Salmon

     "Boom Boom"  |  8-4-0

     4<-8 Early 30s, beat good opp in DWCS but KOed brutally twice in UFC @135. Moved up for PFL-C, used pressure to overwhelm T5.5 and beat him up enough for stoppage after R2 2ND Outclassed by T30 vet in PFL 2022 opener, landed a few power punches but overpursued looking for KO and got controlled on fence and TDed, ate more strikes but chin held up, clear DEC L
     

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     Mate Sanikidze

     "The NextGen"  |  11-2-0

     3.5<-2.5<-.5 Mid 20s, tall, 2Ws for ACB then 2 Ls vs solid noobs for M-1 early in career but 6W streak since, some cans but 1 undef noob and 2-straight DEC Ws vs good vets for Oktagon, most recent T.5 2ND 25-min split DEC W for Oktagon interim title vs undef T.5, high-pace/competitive fight, 7W streak 3RD Title unification vs undef T35 Keita, retreated early, opp hurt foot/ankle on low kick, TDed too easily, 1-min TKO W when opp couldn't put weight on leg after standing up, 8W streak but total fluke
     

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     Niko Samsonidse

     "One Love"  |  10-3-0

     3.5<-4.5<-4<-3.5<-4 Late 20s, lefty, all 9 Ws by finish incl good noobs and an undef T.5 prospect. L early and in NFC title shot by freak leg break 2ND 2 years off, Oktagon debut vs great regional, fast and accurate jabs+straights, dictated range on feet, hard round-kicks to liver, tons of grindy fence control R1 but little dmg, hurt opp couple times R3 w/ flying knees then followed w/ power combos on fence, consistent pace, decent volume and avoided most dmg for DEC W 3RD R1 triangle SUB vs solid chaff-crusher 4TH Title shot vs T35 Keita, KOed early R2 by right hook into GnP, 2-1 Oktagon
     

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     Saba Bolaghi

     14-3-1

     3.5<-6.5<-4<-2.5 Mid 30s, powerhouse wrestler w/ finishes, dominant on EURO scene w/ local titles, both Ls by close DEC to high-lvl opps 2ND Outstruck at range and reversed in wrestling exchanges by T9 in PFL debut, competitive grappling but pretty basic striking, trouble getting into range/cutting off cage, another failed step-up
     

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     Jae Woong Kim

     "The Fighting God"  |  13-8-0

     3.5<-5<-10<-7.5<-10<-15<-8.5 Early 30s, crazy power in hands, throws tight punches/combos, tons of KOs on Korea regional and 3-1 ONE 2ND Hard leg kicks, fast hands but couldn't match movement of T15 Tang, got caught clean on chin while attacking for R1 L, 3-2 ONE all KOs W or L 3RD Cautious feeling-out vs undef T25 sub-specialist Gasanov, no answer for TDs and got slammed repeatedly in quick succession, gave back trying to get up and RNCed fast for R1 L, 3-3 ONE 4TH 155->145 1 month later, dodged bombs from T10 ex-champ Belingon and used range to land well-timed counters, perfectly placed left hook while fading away for KD then flurry of GnP from side and back turtle for R1 KO, great rebound, 4-3 ONE 5TH Struggled w/ movement of T5.5 GK, lots of feints but few strikes or combos esp early, some quick leg kicks, got driven to fence but prevented TDs, more aggressive R3 and couple late power shots but not enough, DEC L 6TH Range and speed advs but less power vs T30 slugger Lineker, landed some quick shots R1 then good TD, avoided gilly then lots of good GnP until reversed to end rnd, less tech or set-up on R2/3 TDAs so mostly stuffed, few partial TDs but couldn't fully control, more volume on jabs and some leg kicks but took harder of both, increased variety of strikes R3 esp w/ teeps and knees, kept feet moving but got sloppier w/ head movement and guard so started to eat big hooks and overhands esp late in fight, hurt and couldn't get TD, landed some hard straights but opp ate them, KDed by overhand left then TKOed by vicious GnP in final secs, 4-5 ONE
     

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     Min Jong Song

     "Running Man"  |  13-8-0

     3.5<- -2.5 Early 30s, bad record bec started 7-7, won Road title @ 125 then 3-1 for ONE mostly DECs vs solid regionals and early prospect, DEC L biggest test vs Eustaquio, most recent DEC W vs undef striking noob 2ND Outstruck by younger T5 but good grappling, took back R2 and sunk RNC to sleep opp
     

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     Ravil Korobov

     9-0-0, 1 NC

     3.5+<-2.5<-1 Mid 20s, 8-0, mostly DEC vs other solid youngsters, 4-0 RCC, finishes weakest opps 2ND Careful striking battle w/ solid regional for RCC, good leg kicks and solid hands but not special, good TD timing but doesn't finish and little wrestling control, enough for DEC W, 10-0
     

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     Nikolay Samusev

     8-1-0

     3.5<- - -5<-2.5<-1 Mid 20s, 8-0 Naiza champ+D, fought 145-170, Ws vs 3 quality regionals but no true prospects 2ND 145->170 for random ammy tourney, R3 gilly of noob then DEC W vs noob for GAMMA 2022 "striking MMA" title 3RD Year off, 170->145 for Brave debut vs streaking T3, fell and injured arm to start R2, weird 1st L
     

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     Mairon Santos

     "A Lenda"  |  13-1-0

     3<-1.5<- -4 Early 20s, dominated prospects and cans in BRZ on way to 12-0 but mauled by older/stronger undef T3.5 wrestler in LFA debut despite dropping 155->135, TKOed R3 by GnP for 1st L, no answers but room to improve bec athletic 2ND Grappling W, 135->145 vs taller T3.5 striker, destroyed lead leg w/ huge calf kicks and quick oblique stomps, calm and calculated, great rolling and tight guard to avoid/block most strikes, quick hands and hard rights incl R1 KD and couple wobbles R2, pushed to fence R1+3 but much better TDD, wide base and underhooks, briefly TDed R2 but popped back up immediately, kept consistent pace/output, DEC W, 1-1 LFA
     

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     Alexei Pergande

     4-0-0

     3<-1 Early 20s, defined, v-tall, 4-0 ammy all R1/2 finishes vs noobs and undef ammy for local title @155. 3-0 pro all PFL-C/S, R2 A-T SUB and split DEC W vs debuters then dominant vs good noob, landed hard punches to head and kicks to body, controlled grappling, several steps ahead, used long limbs for D'Arce while trapping americana w/ legs, R1 SUB W 2ND Ahead of ok regional everywhere, fast long punches, few push kicks, found range w/ big rights R2, strong TDD and reversed grappling R1 for top control, progressed well, uses length for v-heavy GnP w/ both hands, tried to set up A-Ts, got mount late and kept punishing, sub threat when opp moved, got 2-leg TD R2 and kick-catch to start R3, easily avoided sub set-ups from guard and kept scoring, heavy on top despite length, BJJ variety w/ diff choke threats, took back late R3 after slower rnd on ground, tried RNCs, got swept but never settled and prevented opp's back take, 1-sided 30-27 DEC W, 4-0 w/ 8W streak
     

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     Kurban Zaynulabidov

     5-0-0

     3 Early 30s, 5-0 Dagi w/ DEC vs good regional for local title and R1 choke of undef noob for title-D, no fights since 2019
     

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     Willian Souza

     "Colorado"  |  13-2-0

     3+<-1<-4<-3.5 Late 20s, 11W streak since debut L, all finishes w/ 8 in R1. Mostly crushing noobs but a couple of them decent for JF, KO of good regional to win title @145 then dropped to @135 after 2 year layoff for R2 KO of ok regional and 2nd JF title 2ND 135->145 for JF title shot after missing weight badly for DWCS 2022, less output than stronger undef T4.5, flashed good combos R2 but more often Ding/retreating, took hard leg kicks that affected movement, good straight rights R3 and great flurry to start R4 but drained after that and little explosion, TDed R1, 3-5, solid sub D early and worked to escape but couldn’t stay in space and started getting tossed around, back taken R5 and focused too much on Ding short strikes so RNCed late 3RD 2nd shot at JF title vs T1 power puncher, outscored opp for 25-min DEC W, 5-1 JF 4TH 25-min DEC W vs solid regional, title-D but easy opp
     

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     Felipe Oliveira

     "Selvagem"  |  10-3-0

     3 Mid 20s, 4-3 start then 6W streak. R2 KO vs s-n noob, 85-sec triangle SUB vs s-n debuter, DEC W vs noob, split DEC W vs streaking T1 for regional EURO title, 55-sec KO vs noob 3 weeks later, DEC W vs s-n T2 GK in LFA debut
     

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     Abu Muslim Alikhanov

     "Merciless"  |  6-0-0

     3+<-1.5 Early 30s Dagi wrestler, 4-0 incl impressive DEC vs undef noob in UAE debut 2ND 1.5 years off, 145->155 for DEC W vs strong exp regional in SBC debut, 5-0 3RD 155->145 for OFC debut, R1 GnP KO vs bad noob, 6-0
     

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     Elijah Johns

     10-2-0, 1 NC

     3+<-5.5<- -3.5<-4.5 Late 20s, lefty, bro in UFC, most of career w/ LFA, DEC over most opps and KOs of worst ones, most recently solid regional vet, 2 DEC Ls to future UFC and decent regional 2ND Good wrestling control vs promising Greco noob, some exchanges at fence and more active striking, big adv on feet and landed heavy punches late R2 and R3 for dominant DEC W 3RD Year off, LFA title shot vs T2.5 grappling GK, slightly harder straight rights in close R1, lots of lateral circling and probing jabs, good TDD on 1st TDA each rnd but TDed by 2-leg R2, guard passed and mounted too easily, active trying to escape esp pushing off fence but took shots and couldn't turn bec opp immediately threatened chokes, in deep A-T for long time but was surviving until stupid ref stop 4TH Title shot vs s-n strong regional after opp pulled out of rematch, 25-min DEC W, 8-3 LFA
     

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     Murtazali Magomedov

     7-0-0

     3<-2.5<-2 Mid 20s, tall and athletic, 3Ws in debut tourney w/ R1 RNC of noob, R1 armbar of can, R3 GnP KO of solid regional, then 90-sec GnP KO of s-n bad regional 1 month later, moves well on ground to control and dmg while staying aware of sub opportunities. Octagon debut vs chinny ex-ranked grappler, rocked opp w/ hard right hook in initial exchange then waded forward w/ bombs for KD, few GnP at fence base for 30-sec KO W, 5-0 all finishes in 9 months 2ND R3 A-T vs JM sub-specialist, 6-0 3RD R1 RNC SUB vs s-n ok regional, 7-0 4SUBs+3KOs in 15 months, 3-0 Octagon
     

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     Roman Podrugin

     14-2-0

     3<- -2.5<- -2<-3.5 Mid 20s, finishes easy fights but mostly DEC vs real opps, 0-2 ACA but otherwise perfect 2ND DEC W vs good BRZ regional for 2-0 RCC 3RD Good ranged striking esp low kicks and slipped punches from shorter T.5, controlled on fence R1 but nice throws and trips for R2 reversals and repeated TDs R3 but not much dmg from top guard or on fence and ate shots late, got DEC W for 3W streak but could have L 4TH Year+ off, R3 RNC vs good regional, 4W streak all RCC
     

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     Nate Richardson

     "The Natural"  |  11-5-0

     3<-9<-4.5<-3<-6<- -1.5 Early 30s, high-lvl KBer w/ explosive athleticism, good GK for LFA w/ strong KOs. Dominated in grappling by Diego Lopes, did well to survive subs but should have DEC L for Fury title despite scoring well w/ strikes, gifted W by judges 2ND Strong jab, heavy calf kicks, started fight well vs T4.5 wrestler but got held on cage, turned positions many times but surprisingly willing to stay engaged, got KDed R4 by big right hands, R2 most output on feet, R3+5 incredibly grindy, some good knees to body in clinch, split DEC L for title 3RD Forward pressure and heavy leg kicks vs taller T4, cage control every rnd but little dmg, took some hard punches at range but good job crushing space and got R2 TD, hurt opp to body and head w/ R3 combo for KO, 2-1 Fury vs great comp 4TH Year+ off, R4 KO vs streaking T4.5 prospect 5TH Title shot vs T2.5 prospect, heavy exchanges early but wobbled by short straight right, covered up well but kept taking shots then KDed by 1-2, ate 2 big hooks trying to get up, 70-sec KO L
     

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     Anzor Chakaev

     6-0-0

     2.5<-1<-.5 5-0 Dagi wrestler, quick TDs and dominant control from top, happy to stay in guard and stay busy 2ND DEC W vs previously-beaten can-crusher, 6-0, needs tougher test
     

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     James Hendin

     "The Honeybadger"  |  9-2-0

     2.5<-2<- -1.5<-2<-3.5<-3<-4.5 Mid 20s, beat 3 prospects for CW, only L to int-lvl. Well rounded but not elite anywhere, needs head movement 2ND S-n title shot but dominated and RNCed standing R2 by T15 Vucenic 3RD Good throw TD after early cage clinch vs strong grappling vet, quick mount then took back and got RNC in transition for R1 SUB, 6-2 CW 4TH R3 TKO W for arm injury vs ex-ranked great GK zombie 5TH Oktagon debut vs good ex-prospect, R2 KO w/ GnP elbows, 3W streak vs quality comp
     

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     Ilias Bulaid

     "The Blade"  |  5-0-0

     2.5++ Late 20s, elite KBer, 3-0 Bellator w/ knee KO and 2 DEC Ws, improving wrestling but still his weak spot and caused split DEC vs promising noob 2ND 1.5 years off, UAE debut vs promising regional, TDed twice but immediate explosion to hip+elbow, got up on fence then underhooks to circle out lefty for power kicks to body and legs, righty for power hooks incl couple stuns, had opp stuck on fence, unloaded from clinch w/ short uppercuts+elbows then knees to head for standing R1 TKO, 4-0 3RD DEC W vs noob, 5-0
     

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     Ali AlQaisi

     "The Royal Fighter"  |  15-7-0

     2.5<- - -15<-7.5<- -8.5<-7<-10 Early 30s, quick UFC 0-2 both DECs after solid Ws for Brave but ground out DEC Ws vs solid vet and decent prospect for UAE and Titan belts 2ND 4W streak since UFC w/ 25-min DEC W vs T1.5, UAE title-D 3RD Quick inside and stomp kicks to leg of T10 Arnett, good TDD, fast on feet and solid boxing, slipped R2 and got cut w/ elbow then L from Dr stop 4TH Immediate title rematch w/ T15 Arnett, major speed adv and picked opp apart w/ hands, R1 KD w/ big right and hard aimed hammers, elbows from half guard, stuffed/avoided early TDAs, tried gilly twice R3 and got SUB W 2nd time from half-guard w/ anaconda-like rotation to side 5TH UAE Arabia title-D vs previously beaten good regional striker, fast 1-leg TDAs, lots of top guard control and short strikes R1, took some jabs on feet and mostly evading but some power overhands, attacked gilly off TDA late R2 but couldn't stop opp passing guard, early R3 TDAs and grabbed another HE-gilly in scramble, cranked arms and rolled to mount for SUB W, 5-1 UAE w/ only L for cut 6TH Trilogy vs T6 Arnett, lots of swaying head/body movement w/ tight guard R1-3, less head movement but more feints later, solid boxing variety and some calf kicks, great timing on repeated spins to body, opp never found counter or tried grappling, took some straights early and power hook R2 but mostly avoided big shots, rocked opp w/ right hook R3 then spin backfist KD, increased pressure but couldn't land more clean, too much taunting + talking later rnds but more active so clear DEC W, 3W streak 7TH 145->150, KOed R1 by punches vs ex-prospect
     

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     Aleksandr Osetrov

     14-4-1

     2.5<-1.5<-5.5<- - -4.5<-3<-2.5<-4<-3.5<-3 Late 20s, lefty, dangerous striker but choked out quickly by good prospect in Bellator cameo 2ND Quick bounce-back w/ DEC W vs solid T.5 BRZ vet 3RD Split DEC W vs T1.5 4TH R1 KO of s-n debuter for 3W streak 5TH Immediate head kick, some good GnP, exchanged few positions then trapped leg for hard hammers, 45-sec KO of athletic BRZ ex-prospect 6TH Pressure from start vs T1.5 BRZ prospect, powerful and varied punch combos, mixes in knees to body and few kicks, faster than opp and turned up pressure after stun, got R1 KO W, 5W streak 7TH More early pressure vs slumping T.5 BRZ zombie, tons of step-in/clinch knees, some power hooks, R1 TD and fence control but little dmg there, started to circle late R1, lots of leg kicks, jabs, straight lefts R2+3 but couldn't match opp's forward pressure or power, took lots of hooks esp later in combos but landed clean counters, R3 TDs incl agile swivel to back but couldn't establish control or stop scrambles, high-pace DEC L 8TH Immediate rematch vs T2.5, TKO W after R1 for injury
     

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     Shermurat Kalilov

     "Pantera"  |  8-0-0

     2.5+<-1 Mid 20s, 6-0 w/ 2SUBs+2KOs incl Octagon title vs meh regionals, noob, JM. Most recent DEC W vs quality BRZ regional, keeps lead hand extended/moving but few jabs, slow R1, counters w/ explosive combos, more aggression R2+3 and landed hard hooks incl R3 KD, got caught in guard but some postured GnP, quick kicks to body+calf w/ lead leg, good TDD R3 and slick trip TD in space 2ND R2 1-punch KO vs ok regional, 7-0 3RD R2 knee injury TKO vs s-n slumping BRZ regional, 8-0
     

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     Bruno Azevedo

     "Macaco"  |  19-4-0

     2.5<- -4<-3.5 Mid 30s, short and jacked, 15+ year career mostly DEC or SUB @125, beaten lots of nobodies but also some good BRZ regionals and undef RUS prospect, 4 year gap after DEC L vs Evloev in WFCA title shot, returned @135 w/ R2 A-T SUB of solid regional 2ND 135->145 for ONE debut after another 1.5 years off, stronger than undef RUS noob, low striking output esp early, decent body kicks then started to target calf, got reversed in only clinch, more pressure R2, KD w/ big left hook, dropped solid GnP while moving to side, incredible switch to other side for A-T SUB 3RD 145->140 vs meh regional in Road tourney, R3 RNC, 3W streak all SUBs vs strong comp 4TH DEC L vs T35 striker Kim
     

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     Rasul Mirzaev

     "The Black Tiger"  |  18-4-0

     2.5<-10 Late 30s, started 17-0 w/ 9KOs+4SUBs vs RUS noobs and regionals but 1st L vs toughest opp, KOed BRZ vet R2 in ACA/B debut but 3 straight R1 KO Ls since vs good comp, chin is gone. Couldn't match Dudaev's hand speed, got KD but couldn't maintain control and flattened by left hook on chin
     

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     Arman Ospanov

     "Sunkar"  |  11-5-0

     2.5<- -10 Mid 30s, started 8-0 vs Kazakh regionals, 3-3 ACB/A vs tough comp, KOed in PFL cameo then retired after R2 in EFC debut, legs/body mangled by high-lvl KBer. Has good TDs and solid striking but not elite
     

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     Marcelo Rojo

     "Pitbull"  |  17-10-0

     2.5<- -5.5<-15 Mid 30s, tons of finishes of good opps for Combate, mostly R1. KOed R3 by Jourdain @145 then armbarred R3 by T65 Phillips to start UFC career, well rounded but not elite anywhere, aggressive and ultra tough 2ND 135->145, good punch variety, effective hooks w/ both hands esp early vs undef T8 Marshall, KDed R1 while off balance then trapped on fence, TDed, guard passed, couldn't escape but couple nice up-elbows late, left chin up and KDed R2 stepping in to strike, KOed by GnP, 0-3 UFC 3RD Fury debut vs quality regional, traded knees in MT clinches then stunned opp w/ 2 slicing elbows into hard short hook, jumped into top position and unloaded w/ hooks and hammers to both sides of head, good posture for GnP TKO 4TH Struggled w/ range and quick movement of T15 Linhares, forward pressure but picked apart by kicks esp to calf and took quick hooks, hesitant and rarely threw until few R2 blitzes for flurries to head and body, TDed easily R1+2 and never close to get-up, controlled posture but guard passed R2, took small GnP and no sweeps/scrambles, most consistent aggression R3 but not quick enough to land clean and took counters, didn't show desperation, pushed to fence late R3, couple reversals but didn't break free until end of fight, 27-30 DEC L, 1-1 Fury
     

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     Koyomi Matsushima

     "Moushigo"  |  14-7-0

     2.5<- -6.5<- -9 Early 30s, good JAP regional Ws, 3-2 ONE @155 vs great comp, failed title shot. Powerful striking esp punches and strong TDs for DEC W vs good regional in RTUFC, 155->145 after 1.5 years off 2ND Powerful rights and good leg kicks, more polished than T5.5 wrestler at range, heavy sprawls and great head/body locks to prevent chain wrestling, couple pretty judo throws but also got TDed, lots of crazy transitions in scrambles and v-calculated mover, threw harder GnP incl some elbows, split DEC L for 1-1 RTUFC 3RD 145->150 for DEEP debut vs s-n bad JM, R1 KO W 4TH 150->145, KOed R1 by left hook vs streaking T5.5 KO-artist
     

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     Ruslan Mamedov

     6-0-0

     2.5 Late 20s, 6-0 w/ finishes vs noobs and DEC W vs good noob in ACAYE cameo
     

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     James Gonzalez

     "The Alley Cat"  |  10-7-0

     2.5<-4.5<- -5.5<-.5<-6.5<-6<-4.5 Early 30s, lefty, beat 2 future UFC guys and all 4 Ls to UFC-lvl opps, most fights to DEC 2ND Split DEC L to T.5 for ROC title, too incon 3RD Mixes kicks and punches well but can overswing/drop head, great TDD vs undef T10 wrestler Law, aggressive pressure R3, landed hard shots and got TD, hard GnP, took back and threatened good RNCs, hard elbows from every angle, upset DEC W in Bellator debut 4TH S-n PFL-C vs decent noob-crusher, variety of kicks early esp to body, faster + more tech, easily stuffed opp's TDA and avoided/countered strikes, got hit by series of straight rights late R1 but KD w/ couple big hooks, straight to mount, postured up w/ big punches esp right when opp went on side, TKO W 5TH S-n vs T35 Pico, few good strikes early but pushed to fence, took huge liver shots R1+2 and some knees to body and hooks to head, better counters off fence R2 esp overhand right but less accurate, TDed every rnd and took GnP but built to feet well, v-tough, went for it w/ big strikes whenever he had space R3 and desperate flying triangle w/ 20 secs left but dominated for DEC L, 1-1 Bellator 6TH Stung T15 Gallagher w/ early straight but TDed and stuck on back most of R1+2, tons of short strikes, controlled posture and prevented passes so took v-little dmg on bottom, not enough urgency to get up bec was landing much more volume, came out w/ wild hooks R3, got close but tded again, worked up along fence then beautiful kick-off to throw opp down, almost secured mount then good elbows from side and punches from half+N/S, much more volume overall and dominant R3 but split DEC L
     

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     Dennis Buzukja

     "The Great"  |  12-4-0

     2.5<- -4<- - -3<- -2 Mid 20s, solid ammy, deadly R1 but most Ws by DEC, DWCS 2020 L and only other L in 2nd fight, ROC champ 2ND ROC title-D DEC W vs solid GK 3RD DWCS 2022 vs good regional wrestler, controlled for 1st 1.5 rnds on fence but good wide base and balance for TDD, landed big shots end of R2 and all of R3, good mix of punches and kicks, DEC W but not signed, 4W streak 4TH DEC W vs good streaking regional boxer for local title, 5W streak 5TH UAE debut vs meh JM, avoided wild hooks, landed some quick kicks and decent rights at range, clinched opp after 1 blitz, easy TD, control from guard, worked to half, postured up w/ increasing GnP, hook and hammers w/ opp crushed at fence base for R1 TKO, 6W streak 6TH CFFC debut vs regional, avoided big power shots early, high volume, couple flying knees missed and TDed off 1, took few shots but exploded up from bottom side, great scramble to reverse 1-leg TD and land few GnP from side turtle, good knees to body from clinch and 1 to head for KD to end R1, MT clinch early R2 w/ more hard knees to body and a nice elbow, great flexibility to keep height when TDed by 1-leg, turned corner and took back w/ B-T in fluid sequence, got arm in position quickly and shifted grips and angles for RNC SUB W, 7W streak 7TH V-s-n UFC debut vs much taller T30 Woodson, tiny weight miss, few big overhands R1 and couple hooks to body throughout fight but struggled w/ opp's head movement and distance, couldn't land calf kicks and took lots, sniped by jabs and straights, closed distance every rnd but never got TD, reversed on fence often and beaten up by knees and short punches esp to body, snapped down by front headlocks, good D to prevent chokes from long arms but never in control on ground besides v-late reversal R2 for big GnP flurry, stayed aggressive throughout and tried for big shots R3 but couldn't match tech, hurt late by big knees to chin, 27-30 DEC L 8TH Walked down by T30 Emmers, KDed by straight right and KOed by hammers for 50-sec L, 0-2 UFC
     

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     Martín Bravo

     "Toro"  |  13-4-0

     2.5<- - -10 Early 30s, 10-0 regionals then 3-0 TUF, 1-3 UFC, 2 quick finishes of solid vet and decent prospect for Combate after release. V-slick armbar and good BJJ in general, not massive power but tech striker 2ND 1.5+ years off, traded kicks early vs larger undef T6.5, TDed every rnd, up quick early but stuck on bottom R2+3, own TD R1 and few shots but reversed and took hard GnP, never fully recovered, on retreat most of fight, not enough head movement and lacked vision to avoid predictable lead left hooks, good RNC D R2 but controlled and took more dmg, tossed around R3, ate huge elbows from bottom guard then hooks from mount for TJO L
     

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     Sascha Sharma

     17-5-0

     2.5 Mid 30s, exp incl 1-1 TUF + 3-2 M1, 9DECs in 17Ws incl current 3W streak vs prospects, 8SUBs esp chokes
     

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     Sebastian Kotwica

     12-2-0

     2 Early 30s, wrestling base, 8W streak, lots of quick KOs but mostly fought meh comp besides DEC W vs T10, DEC W vs good BRZ regional after 4 years off
     

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     Mike Davidson

     5-0-0

     2 Mid 20s, athletic, meh ammy and 5-0 pro vs noobs w/ 3 KOs, mostly Shooto BRZ, 2 undef noobs. Aggressive from start vs promising grappler, landed heavy kicks to legs and body, power in everything, stuffed TDA then massive knee to liver for 70 sec KO
     

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     Eduard Bagratunyan

     8-0-0

     2++ Early 20s, athletic, 2-0 ammy, 6-0 pro w/ 4KOs+1SUB vs noobs and debuter, most recent DEC W vs decent regional, 3-0 ACAYE 2ND 155->145, DEC W vs debuter 3RD R1 punches KO vs s-n noob, 8-0 + 4-0 ACAYE
     

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     Bogdan Grad

     "The Unleashed"  |  13-2-0

     2<- -1<-6.5<- -1.5 Late 20s, v-muscular, ambitious, solid ammy w/ good exp then 6-0 pro start, 4KO/1SUB all R1 but DEC L to future prospect, rebounded w/ R1 GnP KOs of undef noob and decent regional. Threw power from start and closed range well on taller T.5, TDed but incredible movement off back, quick hips to threaten armbars/triangles and long R1 control in close oomaplata, mixed in nice strikes and wore opp out, more hard shots R2 then HE-gilly when opp tried TD, pushed opp to fence for standing SUB, 8/9 W by finish 2ND Striking battle vs solid regional, was going 1st R1 and landed good combos w/ hard kicks mixed in, snuck couple high kicks, but started to get tagged by hard 1-2s R2 and briefly stunned, came back w/ blitz of punches then KO w/ spinning heel kick w/ opp close to fence, 4W streak 3RD 155->145, tough DEC W vs streaking T2, good kicks to legs and body but took some in return esp to head, explosive combos moving forward and natural power in hands but got countered some, TDed R2 but great leg+arm use to threaten subs and keep opp busy until sweep, some GnP from side mount then took back to counter kimura attempt, some more GnP and RNC try, kept pressure R3 and great stamina, 5W streak 4TH 145->155 for DWCS 2023 vs much taller undef T1 striker, took hard body kicks, KDed early by straight left, sat up well and locked up opp to recover, power swings in close but missed, KDed by left hook and finished by huge straight for 80-sec KO L 5TH 155->145, R2 flying knee KO vs slumping but decent BRZ regional 6TH 1-min gilly SUB vs quality BRZ finisher
     

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     Said Khatiev

     13-3-0

     2<-1.5<-1 Late 20s, 10/11 Ws by finish, incon start but 5W streak since incl strong regional and T3 GK for MMAS title. Closed space quickly, opp Ded 1st body-lock TDA but able to lift and slam, injury TKO bec opp tried bracing w/ arm and popped elbow 2ND 25-min title-D vs good regional, landed more on feet R1 then dominated after TD, total control and big GnP crouching late in rnd, KD R2, lots of GnP from top half, brief mount, heavy elbows from top guard, clinch control early R3+4, quicker TD R3, lots of heavy pressure and short strikes, some good hooks on fence, worked knees to legs and body, slightly quicker on feet and good evasion, timing on grappling, struck for too long R3 and got stunned but good reaction TD, controlled rest of fight, dominant DEC W, 6W streak 3RD Title-D vs quality BRZ regional, struggled w/ range disadv, took lots of long shots R1 but nothing too hard, few good body kicks, didn't try grappling, KD early R2 w/ blitzing left hook, flurry of GnP then more struggles in space, 2-leg TD mid-R2 and rest of rnd control at fence/base, more weird evasion and distance struggles R3 but avoided major dmg, hit lots of air w/ blitzes, pushed to fence late but fast reversal, shoved opp to knees and huge left hooks for KO w/ secs left, 7W streak incl 6-0 MMAS
     

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     Nathan Kelly

     10-2-0

     2<- -1.5<-1<-.5 Mid 20s, BJJ-BB, great shape, 10-3 ammy vs great comp but 0-2 pro start, 6W streak w/ 5 R1 finishes since, some cans but also undef T.5 for regional title, 80-sec GnP KO of promising regional. Came out aggressive vs good noob in PFL-S, extended combo w/ lots of punches landing clean, showed fence control then more clean combos, always throws lots, v-fast hands, got KD and immediately jumped on back then worked to RNC for R1 W 2ND PFL-C vs solid regional wrestler, cautious early striking then fence control in clinch, trip TD into side control, short GnP then mount, set up A-T and drove hips for R1 SUB, took no dmg, 7W streak 3RD PFL-S vs slumping ex-prospect, came out super aggressive w/ power flurries and huge leg kicks but faded fast, left head on center to be hit and took some big hooks late R1 + early R2, stung by jabs, lead leg chipped apart by calf kicks, more volume and pressure, variety in combos tho sometimes sloppy, good TDA entries R2 and few ugly clinches R3, control and short shots but no TDs, clearly slower R3 but enough pressure and volume for DEC W, 8W streak 4TH R1 RNC vs decent regional, 4-0 PFL 5TH 15-sec elbow KO vs ok regional, 10W streak but needs challenge
     

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     Lucas Miletich

     8-1-0

     2<-.5 Mid 20s, tall, 4-1 ammy, 1-1 pro start w/ R1 KO L vs future high-lvl prospect boxer, 6W streak since: R1 RNC vs can, R1 Suloev stretch and R2 RNC vs noobs, R2 KO vs promising noob for local title, DEC vs noob, R1 knee+punches KO vs promising noob-crusher for SFH title 2ND UAE debut, R1 punch KO vs T1 prospect, 7W streak
     

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     Jesse Stirn

     "Relentless"  |  16-6-0

     2<-.5 Early 30s, 5-0 ammy, solid regional DEC+SUBs, title+D @135, 1-2 CFFC incl title L @145, L for local title @145, 0-2 PFL, 4W streak since w/ 3 DEC Ws incl JM for local title, DEC W vs T2.5 ex-UFC for title-D 2ND PFL-prelim return vs old T1 grappler, DEC W, 5W streak
     

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     Jason Knight

     "The Kid"  |  22-7-0

     2<-5<-7.5<- -7<- -20<-15 Early 30s, well-rounded, 4-0 ammy then 7-0 regional start, lots of finishes esp SUBs off back, 4-5 UFC but cut on 4L skid, 1-1 BKFC vs Lobov, 3Ws vs bad JMs back on regionals but DEC L to good regional in PFL-S 2ND Year off, 145->155 for TUF vs T1 prospect, traded couple hard shots, pushed to fence and TDed but active w/ legs, opp avoided armbar but got triangle for 55-sec SUB W 3RD Semifinal vs T15 Holobaugh, pressured from the beginning, threw huge shots esp w/ back near fence but mostly missed or glancing, rocked early by hard straight rights and took power hooks + jabs throughout, some heavy teeps to body, less volume but exploded w/ multi-punch flurries, everything max power, never tried to grapple even when getting battered R2, some wild exchanges in pocket but not accurate, ate hard knees, KDed and TKOed at fence base 4TH 155->145, KOed R1 by T6.5 ex-UFC power-puncher
     

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     Nazareno Malegarie

     "El Tigre"  |  33-6-1

     2 Late 30s w/ 40 fights, 1-3 Bellator, 2-1 TUF then 0-1 UFC, 1-1-1 PFL, DEC and chokes esp gilly vs full spectrum of regionals, no fights since 2019
     

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     Koji Takeda

     16-6-0

     2+<-3.5<-6<-9.5<-9<-4.5<- -8<-15<-10 Late 20s, lefty wrestler, DEEP champ+Ds, mostly DEC in RIZIN incl debut L after 8-0 pro start, had good momentum until 2nd L to vet 2ND R2 armbar SUB of elite KB noob 3RD Good wrestling control and mixed GnP in rnd+ vs T15 Carlyle but caught in gilly and choked to sleep R2 4TH Beat T15 Case in all areas, more aggressive and powerful on feet, had control on ring, heavy GnP esp creative grounded knees in middle of transitions, spent R3 suplexing and beating down, clear DEC W 5TH Early body-lock vs JM grappler, repeated throws/suplexes, eventually got back then quick move to armbar, belly-down for R1 SUB, 5-3 Rizin 6TH Exchanged heavy hooks w/ T20 Rabadanov but KDed R1 and ate some huge knees, great recovery, stuffed most TDs, some reversals incl R3 after own back taken, ring control exchanges R2 in corner, fresher than opp R3 and timed grounded knees well, slightly more volume on feet but couldn't overcome earlier dmg, DEC L 7TH Beautiful early TD w/ foot sweep vs T15 striker Gustavo, control at fence base from top guard but no passes and little GnP, hard leg kicks on feet but some checked well, few decent counters but took volume of hooks in extended combos, great chin, reaction TDs late R1 and mid R2, cage control late R2+3 but never enough dmg, nearly swept by kimura R2, never in dominant position, split DEC but deserved L, 5-4 Rizin 8TH GnP KOed R3 vs T35 Musaev, 3L skid vs elite comp 9TH 155->145, DEC W vs bad regional, free rebound
     

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     Jhanlo Mark Sangiao

     "The Machine"  |  6-1-0

     2<-4.5<-1<-.5 Early 20s, 3 R1 finishes of debuters in Phillipines then R1 RNC of JM in ONE debut, explosive and aggressive w/ kicks and flurries of punches but slightly wild, dominant on floor w/ quick back take and easy forearm sink-in. Probably natural 135er 2ND Grabbed clinch off immediate flying knee from s-n noob, TD and solid GnP from side and turtle, took back, landed hooks then neck-crank/RNC for R1 SUB, 5-0 w/ 2-0 ONE 3RD Couple explosive early kicks vs undef sub-specialist, TDed but immediately attacked kneebar, reset by ref bec falling out of ropes and immediately hyperextended opp's leg for 1-min SUB W, 6-0 all R1 4TH V-aggressive + explosive vs shorter T2.5 grappler, landed big hook R1 incl KD but wild and left openings for faster straights, couple TDAs but killed own momentum esp after KD, couldn't get full control and got swept by kimuras, looked tired after R1, surprised by head kick and wobbled by big clinch elbow early R2 then TDed, guard passed and stuck in bottom N/S w/o much movement, Ded lots of kimuras by grabbing own leg and breaking grips but eventually caught for SUB, 1st L
     

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     Abdulmutalip Gairbekov

     18-4-1

     2<-1<- - -6<-7 Mid 30s Dagi, smothering wrestler, was on 12W streak w/ 11 DEC vs prospects and good regionals until DEC L to ex-UFC in Brave debut 2ND DEC vs meh JM for easy bounce-back 3RD Good R1 TDAs v-exp noob-crusher, rushed forward, great roll-throughs R2+3 to reverse opp's TDAs and land in mount R2, guard R3, tons of control from side guard, good gilly D, consistent GnP but never close to finishing, evasive but not active on feet, DEC W 4TH Clearly worse striker than T3.5 BRZ, some fence control and TD R1 but nearly triangled, did little dmg, more TDAs R2 but got stuffed and took more counters, moved quickly when elbowed despite fence control, got unbalanced in collision, shelled up quickly to GnP so TKOed to punches and elbows, doesn't like getting hit 5TH RNC SUB of T.5 striker, good rebound
     

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     Kafiz Sakibekov

     "Pamirec"  |  9-1-0

     2<-1 Mid 20s, athletic, ammy W then 3-0 pro vs noobs until KOed R2 for only L, 2 more finishes of noobs then DEC W vs promising regional + R2 RNC of undef noob for 3-0 Octagon. DEC W in ACAYE debut vs ex-prospect, 5W streak 2ND Full ACA debut, DEC W vs good wrestler
     

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     Łukasz Charzewski

     "Harry"  |  13-2-0, 1 NC

     2<-1.5<-10<-6.5<-3 Early 30s, 8W streak after only L by split DEC in 3rd fight, mostly DEC and some late finishes of POL noobs and solid regionals 2ND 25-min DEC W vs undef T1.5 for FEN title 3RD 25-min DEC W for title-D vs good streaking regional, 10W streak + 6-0 FEN 4TH 155->145 for KSW debut vs T.5 BJJ-specialist, bad DEC L 5TH 145->150, DEC W vs promising regional
     

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     Samuel Bark

     "Sammon Decker"  |  9-2-0

     2<- - - -1<-.5 Early 30s, world-class MT, couple highlight KOs vs easy comp to start career, only L by split DEC to other 3-0 hyped noob, showed both grappling and striking skills but slightly outworked. Rebounded w/ split DEC W vs T.5 promising noob in UAE cameo then s-n CW debut vs T2 brawler Harila, true MT style, well-timed close elbows, Thai clinches, hard knees to body, solid grappling D, got R2 KO w/ huge knee to head 2ND TDed early by promising noob, controlled initially but strong scrambles and took control couple times, surprisingly ok w/ wrestling and took back, heavy GnP, more kick output R2 and grappling exchanges then KO w/ well-timed knee into more big GnP, 3W streak and 2-0 CW 3RD R1 GnP KO vs old/bad JM, easy W for 4W streak 4TH Repeated clinches and knees to body vs noob but got reversed and TDed, always gives back while getting to feet and controlled most of R1, more dmg w/ GnP in scrambles R2+3, good elbows from diff angles, let opp set up armbars/triangles but able to explode free, surprisingly little striking at range and took some hooks early R3, did enough late in rnd for DEC W, 5W streak w/ 3-0 CW 5TH Oktagon debut vs bigger undef T25 Keita, TDed early and controlled, only MT clinch easily reversed, lots of leg kicks but often caught, tried straight combos but opp gave no space, ate heavy hooks to head+body, got snapped by jabs trying to close range, KDed by hook to end R2 then battered early R3 for KO L 6TH Split DEC W vs T1 great boxer
     

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     Jean-Jacques Lubaya

     "Ziwi"  |  9-0-0

     2<- - -1 Shredded, fought high as 155 but most recent @140, 6-0 in 10 months w/ 4KOs vs debuters, can, and noobs, 1 good, most recent split DEC W vs promising regional 2ND 10 days later, split DEC W vs noob 3RD 6 weeks later, R1 SUB vs noob 4TH EFCSA debut, split DEC W vs meh regional, 9-0 in 16 months
     

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     Asaël Adjoudj

     "The Sultan"  |  7-1-0

     2<- -1.5 Mid 20s, tall and athletic, KB background, switches stances, 2-2 ammy, spit DEC L in pro debut for Bellator, rebound w/ 3 Ws vs noobs incl 2-0 UAE, outstruck T3, got TDed but good scramble free, stunned opp w/ hook then head-kick KD, finished w/ GnP. Hard leg kicks vs promising undef noob, fluid/frequent stance switches, mixes to body and head, sharp hands, TDed R1 and back taken but good D and avoided dmg, cage reversal R2 and own TD, good control and lots of GnP while shifting positions, immediate R3 TDA, cage exchanges but TDed and back taken, great whizzer to scramble free when opp tried mount, never fully disengaged, late flurry of big GnP, DEC W, 3-1 Bellator 2ND 145->150 vs ok regional striker, TD early R1, good head positioning and pulled away hips to slowly break posture at fence base, little GnP w/ couple nice elbows, decent gilly try to end rnd, v-mobile early R2+3, fast kicks from both sides, bad gilly but worked up, reversal, easier top control w/ hard GnP esp elbows, took few shots R3 then got dominated on bottom, good hip shifts to try to wrestle up but couldn't get height, no sub threat, survived hard GnP for 29-28 DEC W, 6W streak 3RD 150->145, DEC W vs promising noob, 5-1 Bellator
     

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     Yakov Ekimov

     "Golden"  |  14-1-0

     2+<-1.5<-7<-6.5<-6<-4.5<-1<-.5 Mid 30s, 12-0, dominant wrestling into nasty GnP elbows. Tons of KOs of noobs and BRZ prospects 2ND KOed another BRZ, worst so far 3RD 13-0 w/ quick knee KO of solid noob, good quick punches then timed right knee perfectly 4TH RNCed R2 by s-n solid regional for 1st L, huge upset 5TH Landed more shots to start R1+2 vs solid BRZ regional, got TDs R1 and controlled from side+guard, short shots, reversed fence clinch for 1 TD and R2 reversed opp's TDA, landed huge knee as opp got up then finished w/ rain of hooks at fence base for R2 KO 6TH 135->145, retirement TKO after R1 of exhibition vs quality regional
     

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     Kevin Belingon

     "The Silencer"  |  20-10-0

     2<-10<-15 Mid 30s, former ONE champ but on 4L streak vs elite comp, Sanda and MT training, incredible spinning back kicks and powerful flurries of punches, but wilted in face of constant pressure and got out-boxed by Kwon then KOed R2 by liver shot 2ND Aggressive early vs T7.5 striker but was eating lots of counters and outstruck at range then KDed R1 by left hook to chin, couple position changes but took too much GnP and TKOed, 5L skid
     

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     Paul Capaldo

     "Paulie C"  |  7-1-0

     2+<-6<-3 Late 20s, shredded, 5-0 ammy + 6-0 pro vs ok US regionals for CFFC, was scheduled for DWCS but got covid 2ND DEC L in war vs under-rated T1 w/ great grappling, 1st L but still showed skill everywhere 3RD 1.5 years off, retreated from early pressure vs bad regional, couple counters but pushed to fence, TDed, back taken, good RNC D but didn't escape til end of rnd, took over R2 w/ speed adv, good kicks incl couple spin tries, staggered opp w/ partial head kick, good calf kicks late R2, well timed rights esp straights, TD in final secs then much earlier R3 after few strikes, grindy top guard control w/ short GnP for 29-28 DEC W
     

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     Young Jae Song

     "Super Rookie"  |  6-0-1

     2<- -1 Mid 20s, 2-1 ammy, 4-0-1 pro all finishes vs good Korea noobs and promising regional 2ND 4+ years off, 135->155 vs s-n noob, 20-sec body-punch KO, 5-0-1 3RD 155->145 for local title vs crazy-exp JM, R1 KO w/ straight right into GnP, 6-0-1
     

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     Demison Rodrigues

     8-2-0

     2<-3 Mid 20s, only L in 2nd fight, 7/8 Ws by finish, lots of noobs mostly bad but 1 promising, 1 vet can, 1.5 years off then Shooto BRZ debut vs smaller undef T2.5, great timing + accuracy on straight rights for 3 R1 KDs, nearly caught in armbar entering top position after 1st but good D, big standing hammers and straights using long arms, TDed later R1 and sliced by elbows but scrambled up, KDed by hook while rushing in to end R1, survived GnP, beautiful front kick to chin for KD to start R2, landed a few R1 but not flush, big KO w/ right hook when opp got up, 7W streak 2ND LFA debut vs s-n promising regional, R3 DQ L for kick to downed opp
     

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     Abdullah Al-Qahtani

     "The Reaper"  |  8-1-0

     2<- -1.5<-.5<-1.5<- -.5 Mid 20s Saudi, 4-0 pro mostly DECs incl undef T.5 for Brave, 1st KO in most recent fight vs meh noob 2ND Strong DEC W vs promising noob to go 5-0, heavy leg kicks, good hands, wide range of strikes and high output, good sub D and grappling transitions, heavy GnP in high-paced fight 3RD TDed and controlled on fence every rnd by v-promising noob, traded power shots on feet but struggled w/ opp's head movement and not much striking D so took more dmg, nice reversal R1 but never much control, clear DEC L but split bec bad judge, 4-1 Brave 4TH PFL-S vs promising noob, blitzed forward w/ long combo using diff angles from both hands, underhooks to stuff TDA and take top guard, avoided armbar w/ good stack, big hooks from side turtle at fence base, strong mat return, jumped in leg hooks as opp got up, deep RNC for dominant SUB W 5TH Total beatdown of decent grappler, repeatedly hit opp w/ hooks from start of fight and landed ~200 total strikes, often looping but still faster than opp, easily stuffed TDAs and punished w/ short strikes, couple well-timed kick-catches then kicked out other leg, lowed pace after not getting finish in frantic R1, lacks boxing tech but decent power, dominant DEC W, 2-0 PFL-S 6TH R3 standing KO vs promising noob, 3W streak all PFL-S
     

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     Tommy McMillen

     "Gun"  |  6-0-0

     2<-1.5 Mid 20s, 7-0 ammy w/ 6 finishes and 2 titles vs quality comp, 5-0 pro 3KOs+2SUBs all R1 vs noobs, 1 undef, debuter, can, decent regional, 2 KOs <1min 2ND 145->150 for local title, R1 gilly vs decent regional striker, 6-0 w/ 13W streak
     

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     Yutaka Saito

     21-8-2

     2<- -5<- -10<- -25 Mid 30s, mostly DEC w/ some GnP KOs vs great JAP comp. Big upset RIZIN title W but later upset to lose it 2ND DEC L vs previously-beaten Asakura 3RD Rematch vs T10 Ushiku for RIZIN title, solid boxing and aggression, stunned R2 but recovered/survived gilly and landed some shots from top, went into brawl towards end of R3 but close DEC L, 3L skid vs great comp 4TH Rebound vs striking noob, all feints on feet to draw counters but lots of staring matches, tons of body-lock control on cage R1+3 and some R2, repeated knees to same spots on thigh, added few punches R3 but broken up twice by ref, couple quick trip TDs R1 and 1 R3 but couldn't get top control in scrambles, shorter, rushed into 1 TDA R2, gave back then took few hard hooks, landed clean 1-2 late R2, took some calf kicks esp R3, deserved split DEC W but unimpressive 5TH Subbed R3 by D'Arce vs T10 Erbst, 4-4 Rizin
     

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     Jose Alberto Quiñonez

     "El Teco"  |  11-6-0

     2+<- - -20 Early 30s, 2-0 TUF after just 3-1 regional, 5-4 UFC only beating guys who got cut later and released on 2L skid both KOs, returned to regionals w/ DEC W vs Soukhamthath 2ND TDed early when kick caught by solid noob but good scramble into top side, moved to half to secure base, big left hands, good scramble to avoid kimura, more GnP and finished w/ flurry of hammers from good posture for R1 KO 3RD BSC title shot vs T.5 vet, aggressive early striking and rocked opp w/ hooks, TD and tried to take back but couldn't hold, got reversed but good scrambles free, rocked bad to end rnd, aggressive grappling early R2 and got TD but momentum reversed and turned over top, gave back getting up and left chin too high, didn't fight hands until RNC already deep, SUB L 4TH 135->145 for LUX debut, DEC W vs noob
     

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     Michele Baiano

     7-1-0

     2<-6<-5.5<-1<-.5 ammy+pro 8-0, all 6 pro Ws by finish incl 3 straight good opps, showed finishing power lasts by KOing quality 8-0 Dagi R4 for 3rd regional belt 2ND DEC W vs noob for regional title-D, 7-0 4TH Beaten in all areas in KSW debut by undef T8.5, legs chopped up on feet, controlled and pounded on ground, reversed when he briefly had control R3. Showed aggression when down, some powerful striking, and athleticism but not on same lvl
     

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     Keith Lee

     "Killa"  |  8-5-0

     2+<-7.5 Late 20s, athletic, bro in UFC, bad record bec constantly fighting top talent, couple decent DEC Ws on Bellator prelims but 2L skid 2ND 135->145 vs good JM, exchanged hard hooks in close but not much variety, lacks jab, good fence control esp R3 w/ couple TDs, struggled w/ opp's range R2, v-close split DEC W to rebound
     

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     Magomedgadzhi Sirazhudinov

     10-2-0

     2<- - - -1.5<-6<-4<-2 Late 20s Dagi, 7W streak after only L incl prospects for RCC, WFCA, and AMC, 1 elite, DEC or SUB, also crushed noobs 2ND TD spam vs T3, some fence control and occasional top control but not much dmg, countered by power shots on feet and only striking to set up grappling, sloppier w/ each rnd and clear DEC L but got split from weird judging 3RD Year+ off, 135->145 for ammy tourney, 4 9-min DECs in 2 days vs noobs, final was undef
     

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     Federico Pasquali

     7-0-1

     1.5<-1<-.5 Late 20s, 3-0 ammy and 6-0 w/ 5 finishes vs noobs on Italy regionals to start career 2ND R1 elbow KO of good regional in CW debut to go 7-0 3RD 2 R1 KDs of T3.5 opp w/ jab and straight right, didn't do much dmg after jumping on top, tired under heavy pressure and lost later rnds, 28-28 draw, 7-0-1 pro
     

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     Magomed Kadimagomedov

     6-0-0

     1.5+ Late 20s Caucus, 1-0 ammy w/ R1 KO, 5-0 pro w/ 4 R1/2 KOs vs noob and ok regionals, DEC W vs v-promising regional 2ND 155->145, R2 gilly SUB vs noob, 6-0
     

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     Jess Martinez

     6-0-0

     1.5 Early 30s, 4-0 ammy and 6-0 pro vs regionals and promising noobs, great grappler w/ SUBs and DEC, no fights since 2019
     

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     Majit Sardarov

     6-0-0

     1.5<-.5 Early 20s, 5-0 w/ 3 finishes of noobs/chaff then 25-min DEC W vs good noob for Octagon title, high guard but still took some punches, solid jab but little variety or power in strikes, TDs every rnd some well-timed but few from too far, fence control but not much dmg, consistent ground control and enough GnP to outscore but never dominant and got reversed couple times, always regained control, good stamina for same pace whole fight 2ND 155->145, pumped jab then 2-leg TD of noob, worked to half w/ good GnP, great gilly threat when opp scrambled up and forced N/S then mounted triangle, nasty americana SUB using own arm as fulcrum, 6-0
     

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     Musa Kazikhanov

     8-0-1

     1.5++ Late 20s Dagi, 7-1 ammy incl tourney Ws, 6-0-1 pro, crushed noobs and 1 good regional for Ws and draw vs int-lvl vet, R1 KO of debuter after 4-years off 2ND 40-sec "KO" of notoriously delicate JM, landed 2 good punches 1 to kidneys and opp gave up, 7-0-1 3RD EFC debut, solid ranged striking vs debuter, heavy clinch knees to body and fence control, took dominant top half off weird escape attempt and pounded w/ hooks for easy R1 KO, 8-0-1
     

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     Ortsa Gudaev

     10-3-0

     1.5<- -0<-2<-1.5<-.5 Mid 20s, big KO power but 2Ls by DEC and Dr. stoppage vs prospects 2ND All 8Ws by finish, mostly R1 KO, 3W streak for ACAYE incl undef noob and good regional 3RD Few strikes and 1st 2 TDAs stuffed by T.5 but maneuvered opp towards fence and got TD that hurt opp's knee, couple GnP shots for R1 finish, 4W streak for ACAYE 4TH TDed when early kick caught by good regional, good explosion into guard then pass to half but opp got up, TDed again off overswing and back taken quickly, RNCed bec didn't focus enough on hands 5TH R3 punch KO of noob to rebound 6TH Early punch KD of undef T5, jumped in w/ GnP for 50-sec KO W, 8-1 ACAYE
     

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     Chris Mecate

     7-2-0

     1.5<- -.5<-1 Early 30s, athletic wrestler, 6-0 ammy w/ 5 finishes, KO vs can in pro debut then KOed in 1-min in 2nd fight, 5W streak since incl 3 straight good noobs, 2 most recent undef, 1-1 LFA. KD early R1 w/ 2 hard right hands and TDs early R2+3, rode opp's positions and controled limbs, heavy pressure w/ head, slowly climbs body during turns to get to mount, heavy hips and consistent hard GnP esp elbows to side of head, postures w/ each strike, avoided subs but threatened by deep triangle R2 and decent gilly late R3, able to move to escape and stay on top, dominant DEC W 2ND Retreated and flash KDed by short right vs taller T6.5 striker, back taken standing and couldn't fight hands enough, dragged back for 30-sec RNC SUB L 3RD 145->175, 80-sec RNC vs debuter 4TH CT debut vs T2 ex-UFC grappler, DEC W
     

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     Jamie Siraj

     "The Gremlin"  |  9-2-0

     1.5 Late 20s, great ammy after debut L, 3-2 pro start but 1 L to future UFC and other avenged for BFL title @135, 6W streak since vs noobs and regionals incl 1 promising for Unified title @135, 4SUBs+3KOs in 7Ws, most recent vs undef T.5 noob in BFL return after 4 years off for brain infection. Punched into immediate clinch, versatile trips and hip throws, chains techs and uses diff angles, heavy hips in top guard, burst of hard elbows but mostly small GnP, took few shots to start R2 and TDA from too far so reversed but great lvl-change w/ back to fence, worked to top half and landed hard hooks, beautiful trip in space early R3, landed in half and mounted quick, 1 burst of GnP but opp reguarded, dominant control rest of rnd for 30-27 DEC W, 3-2 BFL
     

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     Matěj Val

     5-0-0

     1.5 Mid 20s, 13-5-1 ammy vs mostly debuters, 5-0 pro vs bad regionals, debuter, noob, most recent 25-min DEC W vs undef hyped T2 noob for local title
     

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     Joo Sang Yoo

     6-0-0

     1.5<-.5 Late 20s, jacked, 3-0 ammy vs bad noobs then 5-0 pro w/ KO+SUB of noobs then 3 DEC vs can, meh JM, and pretty good JM 2ND Title shot vs promising regional, straight right KD into GnP for 30-sec W, 6-0 w/ 9W streak
     

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     Tumer Ondar

     10-2-0

     1.5+ Late 20s, early KOs vs undef noob and promising regional to start career but KOed R2/3 by future prospects in 2Ls, 4W streak since w/ DECs vs regional, undef T.5 noob, promising noob, R1 kneebar SUB of good regional, 5-1 AMC 2ND DEC W vs s-n noob
     

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     Khasan Dadalov

     14-2-0

     1.5+<- -.5 Mid 20s Chech, started 6-0 vs bad noobs, 2 DEC Ls, 1 split vs noob and 1 vs good regional, 4W streak since for 5-2 ACAYE, 5SUB+3KOs in 11 Ws, most recent DEC W vs solid regional. Faster and reach adv, landed long strikes then KD w/ right hook, long flurry of hooks on fence but didn't give enough space so no KO shots, couple heavy knees, went to wrestling late to recover, most of R2 wrestling control, heavy downward pressure and able to shift angles fluidly, good job staying high when gripping from side to keep control, snuck in GnP, traded shots R3 then more control after TD, hard to break bodylock, few more heavy shots but mostly winning scrambles 2ND R2 A-T SUB vs meh regional, 5W streak 3RD DEC W vs v-promising grappler 4TH 135->145, split DEC W vs decent regional, 8-2 ACAYE + 7W streak
     

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     Hamid Amiri

     "The Storm"  |  9-0-0

     1.5<- - -.5 Early 20s, 7-0 w/ 4 R1 SUBs + 30-sec KO vs AFG/PAK debuters and a noob 2ND R2 RNC vs debuter 3RD R1 punch KD into GnP KO vs exp can 4TH DEC W vs promising undef noob, 10-0
     

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     Wallace dos Santos

     "Pateta"  |  7-1-0

     1.5 Early 20s, athletic, DEC L as teen debuter then 7W streak w/ 4SUBs+2KOs incl 3RNCs vs noobs + debuters, most recent SFT debut for DEC W vs v-promising regional
     

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     Ethan Burmingham

     "The Arm Assassin"  |  3-0-0

     1.5<-1 Early 20s, 8-0 ammy w/ 4KOs+3SUBs all R1 vs noobs, only DEC vs prospect, 2 titles+2Ds, 2-0 pro w/ 80-sec KO of can and R1 RNC of decent noob, also pro grappling 2ND LFA debut vs solid grappling noob, R1 knee injury TKO, 3-0 + 11W streak
     

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     Levan Makashvili

     "The Hornet"  |  20-8-1

     1.5<-5.5<-15<-25<- -15 Mid 30s, dominated Georgia/US regionals incl 2 CFFC titles, 1-1-1 UFC all close DEC so not re-signed, bounced btwn 145-155 throughout career, dominated strong US/RUS prospects on regionals then 4-3 ACA almost all DEC. Has power but short, was getting sniped by T10 Limberger but used clinch to regain control, couldn't get TDs but lots of grindy cage control and short knees, split DEC W 2ND Early TDs every rnd vs T15 Ragimov, great control on low fence and mat returns but only v-short strikes, good gilly D, never got dominant position, DEC W for 5-3 ACA 3RD Couldn’t find range early vs T15 Taygibov, TDed but got to fence quick, threatened gilly and controlled posture to stop dmg. TDed R2+3, usually fast escapes but controlled on fence some and always on D, tried late gilly but not enough, DEC L 4TH 145->155 vs T7.5 super-vet, circled outside w/o strikes, good 1-leg and nearly took back standing but opp broke grip, stung by series of right hooks + uppercut and shelled up at fence base for bad R1 KO L, 5-5 ACA 5TH 155->145, DEC L vs T10 grinder Meshev, 3L skid
     

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     Renan Oliveira

     "Muchacho"  |  9-1-0

     1.5<-.5<-4<- -1<-.5 Early 30s, athletic, 6-0 mostly DEC in 2 years. Impressive R2 D'arce SUB after tough back-and-forth w/ skilled regional opp in Future debut 2ND Some early difficulty w/ range of kicks from good noob but used fast jab and clean straight combos to counter, also showed variety of grappling engages: 2-leg, kick-catch, and bull-rush for clinch. Got TDed and back taken R2 but shook opp over top and took control for several mins w/ impactful GnP, threatened by several arm subs but good D, maintained pace better R3 and some cage control w/ hard knees to legs + more straight striking on outside for DEC W, 7-0 3RD Took punches and kicks from outside esp to calf vs great regional early but able to close distance for fence control, again took volume R2 but couple KDs w/ big rights and heavy GnP to end rnd, forward pressure R3 and some more cage control and competitive striking, close split DEC W, 8-0 w/ 2-0 Shooto BRZ 4TH 145->155 for UAE debut vs undef T.5 Dagi, speed and tech disadvs striking, pushed opp to fence and few short knees but reversed, TDed by throws, hurt by big GnP but opp grabbed fence for leverage, re-TDed on feet, ate more shots then gave back turning to knees, didn't fight hands or tuck chin well so RNCed quickly, 1st L 5TH 155->145, DEC W vs s-n T.5 prospect
     

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     Brian Moore

     "The Pikeman"  |  16-10-0

     1.5<- - -4.5<-6.5<-10 Mid 30s Bellator GK w/ good aggression but Ls to top talents 2ND Picked apart at range by jab and kick counters from elite prospect Lugo, some decent work but clear DEC L, 5-5 Bellator 3RD Solid boxing vs old gilly specialist JM, mixed to body and stunned opp w/ clean R2 right hook, hard early calf kicks, stuffed/avoided TDAs, controlled on fence early but more reversals later, clear 30-27 DEC W, 6-5 Bellator 4TH Too much straight retreating vs good regional grappler, stunned by early uppercut but immediate KD w/ clipping right counter, took mount, heavy hips and solid GnP rest of rnd, took volume on feet R2 then accepted bottom when TDed, avoided subs but took dmg, solid exchanges early R3 but again settled on bottom, prevented dmg, worked to feet late and landed big clinch elbows then some hooks in space, v-close split DEC W 5TH 135->145, A-Ted R2 vs T20 grappler Rodrigues, 7-6 bellator
     

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     Darragh Kelly

     "The Moville mauler"  |  5-0-0

     1.5++<- -1<-4A<-2A Mid 20s, tall and muscular, 9-0 ammy all finishes w/ 7 subs esp gilly vs solid comp, powerful 2-leg, ground control/ GnP and beautiful gilly to finish noob R1 in pro debut for Bellator 2ND Aggressive forward push into 2-leg TDs every rnd vs good noob, worked to mount frequently, threatened gilly from top R1+2, bursts of v-heavy GnP but not sustained, uncomfortable striking and took couple heavy shots late R1, tired late R2 but kept pushing for dominant DEC W, 2-0 Bellator 3RD 155->145, slipped immediately R1+3 vs noob, couple good triangle+armbar threats w/ adjustments R1, v-tech half guard sweeps both rnds, took top side R1 and landed hard elbows+hammers, urgent low 2-leg TD R2, GnP while passing guard, took back w/ B-T but couldn't flatten opp, huge elbows to side of head and punches, tried mount R3 and landed couple good shots then fell to top side, took back again, flattened opp and huge shots for GnP TKO, 3-0 4TH 145->155 for R2 KO of can, local title, 4-0 5TH 155->145, R3 GnP KO vs noob, 5-0 + 14W streak
     

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     Naertai Kezibayi

     7-1-0

     1.5+ Early 20s, athletic, 1-1 start w/ RNC L to bad regional then 5W streak: R2 KO vs noob, 10-sec left cross KO vs bad regional, R1 face crank SUB vs noob, split DEC vs promising regional, 50-sec hooks to GnP KO vs exp/old T1 BRZ gilly-specialist 2ND DEC W vs s-n bad noob
     

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     Karen Arzumanyan

     10-0-0

     1.5+<-1<-.5 Early 20s, 1 ammy SUB, 7-0 all finishes mostly chokes vs cans and noobs 2ND 30-sec KO of quality noob, 8-0 3RD 145->155, 90-sec RNC SUB vs decent regional, 9-0 4TH 155->145, R1 A-T SUB vs noob, 10-0
     

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     Daermisi Zhawupasi

     8-1-0

     1.5+<-5<-1.5<-.5 Mid 20s, 5-0 all R1 SUBs w/ 2 RNC, 2 armbar, 1 gilly vs noobs, 1 promising 2ND R2 GnP KO of exp good regional, 6-0 3RD RTUFC vs shorter undef T1.5, rushed forward immediately to slam into opp, landed on bottom but good sweep, couples strikes to set up mount, good hips to ride to back and get leg hooks quickly, arm under chin at same time and flattened opp while hiding hands for 1-min SUB W, 7-0 4TH Semi-final vs ex-prospect, dominated wrestling exchanges R1+2, some on fence and some back control, great elbows from clinch, high pace w/ lots of position switches, urgency digging arms to regain control good GnP R1 but less power R2, gassed R3, pushed to fence early, able to reverse few times but eventually TDed, back taken w/ B-T, scrambled out of mount but re-TDed, back mounted, ate big hooks w/ no energy left to escape, TKO for 1st L 5TH 135->145, R1 punches KO vs noob
     

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     Jarno Errens

     14-5-1

     1.5<-2<-2.5<-2<-8<-2<-.5 Late 20s, both Ls to undef noobs, crushed lots of chaff and DEC W vs 1 solid prospect on Euro regionals, absolute war w/ undef prospect in UAE debut, gassed towards end but fought to draw 2ND 4W streak w/ R1 KO of T8.5 for NFC 2021 tourney W, v-powerful despite being tall for 145, nasty uppercut/hook combo to turn out lights 3RD Upset 25-min DEC L to previously beaten T.5 in NFC title shot 4TH Brave debut vs good regional grappler, showed tech striking early but TDed when kick caught, active off back and threatened deep armbar R3 w/ nice attempt at triangle in scramble, huge judo throw R2 and landed good shots on top & took back to hunt RNCs, well-rounded DEC W 5TH S-n UFC debut vs T8 prospect also debuting, some solid boxing combos but couldn't match speed or strength, TDed frequently and controlled for lots of fight, nearly stole it w/ triangle+armbar late R3, DEC L 6TH Year off, traded calf kicks early w/ T20 Choi, some good checks but took harder, slightly slower w/ punches in close exchanges, rocked by short right R1 but fell into clinch, reversed but bought time to recover, TDA late R1 easily stuffed, slightly less accurate on outside but beautiful right uppercut KD as opp got close R2, took top guard but only landed few elbows, reversed and stuck on bottom but minimized dmg, calf beat up by R3, slowed and eventually KDed, survived on ground but guard passed and took shots from side, clear DEC L, 0-2 UFC
     

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     Wilson Reis

     28-13-0

     1.5+<-3.5 Late 30s w/ tons of exp, short and v-muscular, lefty, high-lvl BJJ, 6-0 regionals incl great prospects for title, 5-4 Bellator @145, W streak back on regionals then 7-6 UFC mostly @125 incl title L vs DJ, couple Ls vs strong regional comp then 3W streak for 4-0 CW, tons of grappling for split DEC W vs good GK then DEC W vs strong regional, early TDs R1-3 vs T6.5 GK, took heavy elbows to side of head R1 and reversed when dropping for 1-leg, eventually back to feet but took few power punches, controlled end of rnd and easy TDs early R2+3, tossed opp around on ground and worked to back, mixed short GnP w/ RNC threats and got R3 SUB W 2ND Took hooks at range from mobile T20 ex-UFC Jones, KDed R1 by left hook, took some GnP but easily passed and took top when opp pulled gilly, nearly got own gilly in scramble-up, pushed pace rest of fight, had opp circling cage, cut off distance well to engage clinches esp w/ 1-legs, powerful grappling, TDs at fence R2 w/ some GnP then dominant top half w/ solid elbows, more control R3 but slightly tired and couldn't maintain as well, re-reversals when opp turned on fence, some short shots but hurt bad by knee on clinch break and took punches, lucky opp tried TDA, able to reverse and land more punches + control rest of rnd, not enough dmg so split DEC L 3RD 135->145, R1 A-T SUB vs good regional striker, 4-1 CW
     

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     Alex Morgan

     "The Chess Master"  |  14-6-0

     1.5<-.5<- - -3<-8.5<-5.5 Early 30s, one of Canada's best, multiple Ws vs TJ Laramie, great ammy but struggled early in pro career, only Ls to UFC-caliber since, KOs or DEC vs good regionals and local title 2ND DWCS 2022 vs undef T4, good range and striking guard, few punches but couple heavy leg kicks, got unbalanced by right hand and back taken, good initial hand fighting for RNC D but stood up and exposed neck for R1 L 3RD R1 KO of solid regional 4TH 145->155, DEC W vs solid but slumping regional 5TH 155->150, DEC L vs ex-ranked GK, may be declining 6TH Boxing W; 150->145, R1 head kick KO vs tall exp T.5
     

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     Javier Reyes Rugeles

     "Blair"  |  17-3-0

     1.5<-1<- -.5 Early 30s, started 8-0 pro mostly noobs, all 3 Ls to prospects, 4W streak by finish for 4-2 Combate incl good regional and most recent T.5 GK 2ND DEC W vs good regional, 5W streak for Combate 3RD 155->145 for R1 RNC SUB vs regional GK, 6W streak + 6-2 Combate 4TH R2 GnP KO vs good regional for local title
     

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     Karomatullo Sufiev

     10-1-0

     1.5+<-1<- -.5<-1 Late 20s, 6-0 mostly DEC w/ 2 R1 SUBs, mostly noobs in RUS then strong regional in Italy debut 2ND 155->145, DEC L to undef T.5 noob for 1st L 3RD DEC W vs strong ex-prospect 4TH 145->155, R2 SUB of good BRZ regional for local title 5TH R2 gilly SUB of decent but slumping BRZ regional for title-D, 3W streak 6TH 155->145, R1 GnP KO vs decent s-n BRZ regional
     

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     Willian Lima

     "Malvadeza"  |  11-1-1

     1.5<-0<-.5 Mid 20s, 10-0-1 mostly crushing cans but one decent regional, draw vs only prospect, no fights in 2.5+ years 2ND Early TD of BJJ vet in return from layoff but couldn't maintain control, threatened by 2 gillys while trying TDs at fence, fought out of 1st but subbed by 2nd for R1 L 3RD DEC W vs T7.5 prospect for great rebound
     

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     Tariel Abbasov

     "Azeri Lion"  |  8-1-0

     1.5<-15<-9.5<-3<-2<- -.5 Late 20s, muscular sambo champ, brutal GnP and creative R2 gilly vs decent regional, 3-0 all EFC, dropped 155->145 2ND Strong 2-legs in space and good trips on fence, nice feints and moves well to find angles on feet, stalled in guard once but heavy GnP w/ knees, elbows, fists from half-guard and side, beautiful transition to mounted gilly when BRZ JM scrambled. 4-0 after OFC debut, needs proper test 3RD Good movement vs noob, powerful 2-leg straight into half-guard, easy transition to mount then back mount while controlling limbs, accurate GnP then quick RNC for R1 SUB when opportunity came, 5-0 w/ 4 chokes and 1 ammy choke 4TH 145->165, immediate 2-leg TD into side control vs v-s-n debuter, grabbed gilly as opp got up, readjusted and pulled guard then shifted hands for R1 SUB W, 6-0 5TH 165->155 vs quality regional in Euro debut, tighter boxing guard and more explosive footwork than past, few hard kicks to all lvls, more feints, trapped opp near fence then TDA into clinch, broke free w/ hard strikes then re-shot into TD, passed to half when opp tried triangle, set up A-T while moving to side then transitioned to RNC as opp gave back, good adjustment from angle for R1 SUB W, 7-0 w/ 6SUBs all R1/2 6TH 155->145 for R3 RNC SUB of debut-finisher, 8-0 w/ 3 RNCs + 3 gillys 7TH A-Ted R3 by old ex-UFC finisher BRZ, terrible 1st L
     

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     Antônio Monteiro

     "Junior Negão"  |  17-4-1, 1 NC

     1.5+<- -.5 Late 20s, lots of DEC incl 5-4 Shooto BRZ, couple good Ws vs higher-ranked prospects but incon, 3W streak 2ND 1.5+ years off, 155->170 for R2 A-T SUB vs great sub-specialist vet and late R3 armlock vs strong regional in 1-night tourney, 5W streak 3RD 170->145, 25-min DEC W vs meh regional for Shooto BRZ title
     

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     Kaiwen Li

     "The Underdog"  |  12-6-0

     1.5<- -4<-3.5<-7 Late 20s power-puncher, mostly lefty but can switch, 9-3 ONE, beat good regionals but Ls to top opps. Big KO power in left hand placed well over the top but outstruck by longer and more explosive de Andrade, bit of wrestling early but quickly abandoned it, KOed late R1 2ND 1.5 years off, RTUFC vs ex-ranked judoka, started fight w/ flying knee, aggressive forward pressure, KD w/ right uppercut, swarmed w/ hooks for 3 more KDs using both hands, final was KO for 70-sec W 3RD RTUFC semi-final vs streaking T1, struggled to close range to land big hooks esp R2/3 w/ opp not engaging, kept center of cage but could cut off better w/ footwork, worked up well after TDed R1, great TDD R3, took few kicks at range but landed only head shots w/ few punches, took some knees coming in esp R1, more aggressive overall, boring DEC W 4TH Big weight miss for final vs T3, nice boxing early w/ couple accurate 1-2s, got clinched but good underhooks into TD, caught in deep immediately in guard, no time to react before SUB L
     

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     Mark Abelardo

     "Tyson"  |  22-11-0

     1.5<-4<- -1<-3.5<- -8 Early 30s w/ lots of exp, tons of KOs of noobs and early prospects, 5-3 ONE vs solid comp 2ND DEC L to T3, blitzes forward w/ powerful hooks, esp overhand right, but got picked apart at range. Switched to wrestling R2/3, good TDs and control but not a ton of dmg, opp escaped when he tried to advance positions 3RD Again big hooks vs T15 Kwon, landed some clean and heavy but hurt R1 and picked apart by jabs, TDAs R1 stuffed but good TDs and control early R3, got clipped by knee late and took some hooks but was getting up, early stoppage but would have lost DEC, 4/5 Ls 4TH Couple early power hooks vs promising grappler, pressed to ropes lots of R1 but wide base and good balance for TDD, solid boxing R2 esp big combo to body and head, lots of elbows and punches while back to ropes, grabbed gilly to snap down opp then unloaded w/ 10-15 grounded knees for TKO, 6-5 ONE 5TH Caught T6 w/ left hook late R2, finished w/ GnP for KO W 6TH DEC L vs v-promising Dagi finisher, 7-6 ONE GK
     

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     Marko Kovacevic

     "Agent 47"  |  13-3-1

     1.5+ Early 30s, 1-1 start w/ L vs prospect then 8W streak w/ plenty of R1 finishes incl prospect, dangerous armbar, draw vs Charriere and solid DEC W vs CW vet but KOed R1 by future-UFC and undef prospect 2ND 4+ years off, 135->145 for R1 KO vs ok BRZ regional
     

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     Vladimir Egoyan

     24-8-0

     1.5+<-1<-4.5<-1.5 Early 30s w/ lots of exp, short grappler w/ DECs and SUBS esp heel hooks, crushed lots of cans but also good prospects incl future UFC, Ls mostly to int-lvl, AMC champ after war and R4 injury stop vs good BRZ 2ND Couldn't close distance fast enough and took lots of strikes at range vs streaking T1.5, TDAs every rnd but mostly stuffed early and reversed late while more tired, gritty but outworked everywhere for DEC title-L 3RD ACAYE debut vs promising regional power-puncher, early 1-leg, power to lift and slam opp, fence base control w/ heavy forward pressure to negate opp's legs, increased GnP power to set up pass to half then quick mount, hard hooks from back turtle and big body-lock re-TD, few more shots from side then dropped back for quick armbar, 10th SUB W 4TH 135->145, R2 Dr stop TKO W vs exp JM, 2-0 ACAYE
     

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     Gaetano Pirrello

     "El Tigre"  |  16-7-1

     1.5<-1<-10 Early 30s, lots of Euro Ws but not great comp, not UFC lvl, A-Ted R2 by Simon in debut, bad TDD and dominated on ground then KTFO on feet by left hook vs de Andrade 2ND 2 years off, 135->145 for regional return, DEC W vs good KO-artist
     

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     Andrés Quintana

     "The Bullet"  |  19-5-0

     1.5<-4<-9.5<-8.5 Early 30s, tall, lots of good Ws on US regionals and Combate incl future UFCs but 0-1 TUF and Combate title shot L vs previously beaten opp, mostly DECs 2ND Grindy DEC L to solid but unranked regional wrestler in interim Fury title shot 3RD Quick hands and landed some clean punches on muscular T3 KBer, took hard leg kicks but counter w/ 1 clean, controlled on cage every rnd and TDed R2, couldn't make space and too much retreating, hurt to body R3 then KOed, 1-2 Fury
     

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     Alex Gilpin

     15-5-0

     1.5+<-20 Early 30s, muscular D-1 wrestler, 4-0 ammy then great regionals w/ lots of chokes vs good comp and only L by DEC to int-lvl, choked undef prospect in ACB cameo, R2 D'Arce SUB of undef prospect DWCS 2018, 2-3 PFL all Ls by DEC to Palmer but 2 great chokes, deadly from front headlock 2ND 3.5 years off, v-s-n CES debut vs solid regional, aggressive early w/ power combos esp overhand rights, KD and huge GnP, nearly got KO but opp moved just enough, tried to keep pressure but rocked by couple straight rights and KDed late R1, good 1-leg entries but goes to knees too soon and let opp get weight on top, beat up to end rnd, started R2 w/ more pressure and big shots but again hurt, survived w/ wrestling but gassed and ended on bottom taking GnP, moved enough to survive for while but eventually mounted taking flush hammers for TKO L, 3L skid 3RD 45-sec RNC SUB vs v-exp can
     

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     James Brown

     "Get Down"  |  10-5-0

     1.5 Early 30s, super tall and skinny w/ crazy reach, taekwondo base, 5-0 ammy but terrible 3-5 pro start, finished in every L incl 4 chokes. Took 2 years off and returned w/ 6W streak all finishes incl 5 KO in less than 1 min, 5 bad cans then solid regional. XMMA debut vs T2 UFC washout wrestler, wide variety of very fast kicks to score points, good movement, great teeps to body, landed perfectly placed uppercut for R2 KD and finished w/ heavy GnP for KO, 7W streak all finishes
     

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     Fabacary Diatta

     9-1-0

     1+<- -15 Late 20s, jacked, moves well, light on feet, 8-0 incl 2-0 Bellator and local title. Combines jab and leg kicks well, unexpected transitions to 2-legs and aggressive GnP 2ND Outwrestled by unranked noob for split DEC L, maybe won R2 w/ cleaner striking on feet, showed both speed and power w/ hands and kicks but couldn't break control 3RD Fast dmging jab vs s-n quality regional, hard rights incl R2 KD, great movement/angles, avoided opp's less tech power shots and solid striking guard, TDed late R1 but got reversal, stuffed R2+3 TDAs and quick swivel to back, hip pressure to control turtle w/o leg hooks, tons of hooks and hammers to sides of head, nice elbows to body when opp hid head in scrambles, powerful downward pressure and pulled opp off fence base, dominant DEC W, 3-1 Bellator
     

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     Wilker Nsamo

     "Africano"  |  6-0-0

     1 Mid 6-0 in 18 months, 3KOs+2SUBs all R1 vs debuters, noob, can, regional for local title, DEC W vs undef noob
     

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     Václav Štěpán

     1-0-0

     1<-9A<-2A<- -1A 9-0 w/ 8 DEC vs noobs +1 KB DEC W then KO of best opp 2ND DEC W vs great ammy, 10-0 ammy 3RD Year off, 155->145 for pro debut, R1 KO of noob
     

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     Yoshiki Nakahara

     18-6-0

     1+<- - - -7.5<-5 Early 30s, incon start then big W streak on JAP regionals, 3-1 ONE incl int-lvl W, heel-hooked by Tonon for L but rebounded w/ highlight reel KO 2ND 155->145 for RIZIN debut vs s-n good regional, shorter but pressed forward most of fight, v-clean combos, slipped in range then back out, head and body work, always multiple punches w/ some thrown harder, took some counters but good moving head while entering, stunned opp multiple times and repeatedly at end of fight, ran out of time for KO so DEC W for 3W streak 3RD Stumbled s-n regional w/ some of 1st strikes, got controlled on ring and TDed couple times but worked up well, good underhooks and whizzers, got KD w/ short left from clinch, jumped on top w/ heavy GnP from back mount then finished w/ 3 soccer kicks, 2-0 Rizin and 4W streak but needs another test 4TH Avoided early bombs from streaking regional striker, fence control w/ couple nice knees to body, started to land hard straight lefts faster than opp but caught by couple big hooks late R1 for KO L 5TH DEC W vs streaking but incon T.5 GK
     

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     Frederik Dupras

     7-1-0

     1 6-1 ammy w/ 5 SUBs incl 3 gillys, 2-1 title fights, 2-1 pro start w/ 2 gillys <1-min but KOed in 50-secs for only L, 5W streak since w/ A-T, anaconda, 3-gillys incl 50 and 55-secs for 5 total as pro, vs noobs incl 1 undef, meh regional, most recent exp JM
     

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     Fabio Henrique Nascimento

     15-1-0

     1 Late 20s, started 14-0 mostly crushing noobs but some good BRZ regionals too, choked by undef prospect in Future debut/toughest test but rebounded w/ R2 KO of strong regional for Taura, no fights since 2020
     

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     George Mangos

     3-0-0

     1<-.5 Teen, athletic but somewhat uncoordinated, 6-0 ammy all finishes vs debuters and chaff for 2 local titles, R1 SUB W vs debuter in pro debut then R1 RNC of promising noob in Eternal debut. Aggressive pressure, powerful lead hooks incl early KD, big punches into low 2-leg TD, exploded to back as opp scrambled, got arm under chin, kept body close then quickly closed B-T for leverage and W, 2-0 pro 2ND R1 standing RNC SUB vs quality noob, 3-0 + 2-0 Eternal w/ 9W streak
     

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     Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu

     10-3-0

     1<-7.5<-2.5 Mid 30s, short judoka w/ ripped upper body, KOed in debut by future UFC then DEC L in 3rd fight vs future prospect for 1-2 start, both Ls in title shots, 8W streak since incl promising MGL noob and regional, bad and good noobs for ONE contract, DEC W vs bad noob in ONE debut, most recent vs quality regional sub-specialist. Ded early TDA, took control of clinch, lots of pressure from forward lean, great dirty boxing esp right hooks+uppercuts, hard short elbows, drops quickly for 2-legs and pulls out base, tons of short ground knees at ropes base and 2 KDs w/ clinch knees, ended R1 w/ hard right hooks and elbows for 1-sided TKO W, 2-0 ONE 2ND Struggled w/ early pressure and range disadv vs young/undef T4.5, ate some big hooks incl KDed R1 but recovered wel land landed some sharp straights, partially TDed in corner twice but threatened nasty kimuras to sweep, took brief top control on 2nd, opp slowed R2, came out hard w/ partial head kick into clinch, rocked opp w/ huge elbow, dropped for TD, gradually passed to side then v-quick to N/S, heavy hip pressure, repeatedly attacked kimuras w/ good leverage for eventual SUB W, 3-0 ONE w/ 9W streak 3RD KOed R2 by elbows vs incon T.5 finisher prospect
     

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     Jesse Strader

     "Sui Generis"  |  7-3-0, 1 NC

     1++<-2<-1 Early 30s, 4/5 Ws by KO incl good noob, both Ls by R1 KO to future UFC and in UFC debut vs Jackson, signed for highlight-reel but not developed/well-rounded 2ND Great body work w/hands and strong left kicks to all targets, won R1 but faded quickly and got hurt in R2 then KOed in R3 by Anheliger to fall 0-2 UFC 3RD R2 KO of meh regional to end skid 4TH 135->145 for R2 RNC SUB of JM
     

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     Damian Stasiak

     "Webster"  |  14-10-0

     1<- -6.5<-7.5<-10 Mid 30s, lefty, karate base but choke specialist w/ almost every W by SUB, 2-4 UFC then 2-2 KSW vs good comp, most of career @135, DEC L to T15 Eskijew 2ND Good early clinches/TDs to take adv of sloppy kicking from T15 Ruchala, R1 back take after some position exchanges but couldn't do much dmg, tired faster and started to show strength disadv, took some short strikes at cage and from bottom half, close R3 and tried to push forward w/ big punches but ate some counters, split DEC L for 2-3 KSW 3RD High volume kicks and punches vs ex-prospect, stung by short left in early clinch, pushed to fence but reversal, couple nice short hooks hurt opp, took top control off ugly TDA from opp, passed guard, dropped for armbar then fluid transition to tight triangle, landed hammers off back and controlled an arm while squeezing for eventual SUB W 4TH KOed R2 by punch vs T.5 striker, 3-4 KSW GK
     

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     Davlatmand Chuponov

     11-5-0

     1<-2.5<-8<-4.5<-2 Late 20s, beat good regionals in RUS but 2 Ls to elite opps, gassed and got subbed R2 in ACA debut but great wrestling, aggressive GnP, constant activity and looking for finish for DEC W vs T1 low GK, 1-1 ACA 2ND Exchanged couple kicks w/ T6 Limberger then quickly locked tight gilly when opp shot TD, pulled guard for 75-sec SUB W, 2-1 ACA 3RD Couple hard calf kicks vs T5.5 then KD w/ powerful straight right, rushed straight to mount and unloaded w/ punches for R1 KO, 3W streak and 3-1 ACA 4TH Competitive on feet R1 vs T3 GK, TDed and controlled but some reversals, TDed more R2+3, took power shots late R2, some reversals R3 but couldn't land big GnP, not elite anywhere esp not strong enough to consistently get opp up, split DEC L 5TH Pressured by T4 striker and took jabs + leg kicks but great timing on rights esp overhands R1, some big connections, couple step-in elbows and nice spin but lots of shots hit guard, hard body kicks, mixed in uppercuts and varied angles in long combos, tons of dmg R1 but used too much gas, got predictable and shortened combos R2, movement affected by kicks and on retreat too much, engaged clinches R3 but little striking and stupidly pulled guard twice, clearly tired and struggling on feet but controlled on ground and took volume of GnP, 1 good scramble up and swung big couple times but went back to clinch then accepted guard, stuck rest of rnd for 28-29 DEC L, 3-3 ACA, GK
     

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     Ryan Hoover

     5-0-0

     1 Mid 20s, 6-1 ammy w/ only L split DEC vs good opp, 5-0 pro vs noobs, same good/undef twice
     

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     Jackson Loureiro

     "Tortora"  |  13-4-1, 1 NC

     1<-2.5<-.5<-7.5<- -15 Late 20s, crazy 9-0-1 streak after only pro L incl multiple SBC title-Ds vs good comp and lots of finishes in BRZ, DEC L to undef T6 to lose title and elite prospect status 2ND 155->145 for DEC L to ex-prospect can crusher, 2L skid 3RD RUS debut vs rising T5.5, took big shots early incl hooks and knees from clinch, ate groin shots, kept moving when TDed R1+3 and never let opp establish control for GnP, gets to hip quickly and fights hands to break grip, 1 bad gilly pull but still used it to sweep, zombie pressure esp R2+3, long hook combos, mixed angles and landed later shots clean, walked through jabs and leg kicks, started to check R3, couple nice body kicks, chaotic DEC W 4TH Immediate rematch vs T1.5, TKO L after R1 for injury
     

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     Adil Benjilany

     "Gloryboy"  |  6-3-0, 1 NC

     1 Early 30s, KB base, DEC L in debut vs promising regional then 3 R1 KOs of cans, 3-2 Bellator prelims w/ Ls to grapplers and Ws vs solid opps
     

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     Heliton dos Santos

     23-8-1

     1<-.5 Early 30s, fighting since teen so 30+ fights, short and powerful, 16/22 Ws by KO, 3-4 career start then long W streak, 0-2-1 M-1 and finished in both Ls, rebuilt in BRZ incl 2 strong opps for SFT, choked in 1st title shot, rebound w/ R2 KO of meh regional and R2 KO of strong vet. 2nd title shot vs T3 vet, threw everything w/ power, TDed twice R1 and controlled on fence base but patient and exploded free w/ opportunity, stunned opp w/ big hook late R1 and smelled blood, extended flurry, quicker hands R2, KD w/ vicious straight left in close, 2 overhand right standing GnPs for KO, 4-1 SFT + 3W streak 2ND Year off, R1 punch to GnP KO vs quality but old regional
     

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     Rafael Barbosa

     "Coxinha"  |  14-5-0

     1<-3.5 Mid 20s, tall, Karate-BB, uses length well striking and grappling. Finished strong comp in BRZ, 2-1 LFA vs great comp w/ L to future UFC, 3-2 Future w/ other Ls to strong ranked vets. Straight stinging punches, snappy kicks, strong pressure on fence/top position. Good TD/SUB D 2ND 1.5 years off, LFA return vs smaller T1.5, fast straights but struggled to land past opp's guard and movement, lead leg battered and didn't check kicks, TDAs every rnd but short control on fence R1+3 and couldn't settle on top R2 so little dmg, KDed R1 and hurt by more rights R2, seemed to run out of ideas, aggressive R3 but couldn't explode off leg, clear DEC L, 2-2 LFA
     

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     Sultanali Davudov

     8-2-0

     1<- -.5<-2.5 Late 20s, Ws vs undef prospect and good BRZ regional, controlled on cage and ground for 2 rnds but used superior cardio to dominate R3 w/ vicious GnP. Got 10-8 from 1 judge but 2nd majority DEC L vs best opps 2ND Rebound w/ R2 GnP KO of quality noob 3RD Split DEC W vs v-promising undef noob, 3-1 AMC
     

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     Abbas Abasov

     2-0-0

     1 Mid 20s judoka, 6-2 ammy incl 2 great opps and local title, 2-0 pro w/ DEC vs promising KBer noob then R2 RNC SUB vs T1.5 undef wrestler noob
     

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     Matheus Lima

     5-0-0

     1+ Mid 20s, tall and athletic, ammy DEC W then 3 years off, R1+3 SUBs vs debuters and DEC W vs bad noob, 1.5 years off, 25-min DEC W vs promising ex-prospect for local title, 4-0 2ND DEC W vs regional, 5-0
     

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     Yuta Sato

     "Yuta & Rock"  |  10-1-0

     1+<-4.5 Late 30s, 9-0 all DEC incl lots of good noobs and some quality regionals 2ND 1st L by DEC to strong vet after 3 years off 3RD Year+ off, 10-min DEC W vs good/exp GK
     

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     Jose Tony Cortez

     "The Conqueror"  |  2-0-0

     1<-.5<-6A<-5A Early 20s, 7-0 ammy w/ 4SUB/1KO, title+3D @145 vs good regionals incl 6-sec KO of promising ammy, moved to @155 for R3 sub of quality noob 2ND 155->145 for R2 SUB W vs quality noob, title-D, 8-0 3RD Pro debut for Combate, R2 RNC SUB of bad noob 4TH Wild brawl vs noob, took few shots but perfectly timed crushing left elbow to jaw for 30-sec KO, 2-0 w/ 10W streak
     

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     Işfak Seyid

     "General"  |  5-0-0

     1 Mid 20s, lefty, national-lvl judo, 4-0 regionals w/ 2SUBS+1KO vs noobs, debuter, regional. 135->145 for ONE debut vs jacked noob, clean straight lefts to start each rnd, few snappy body kicks, punched into TDAs R1+3, good trips from clinch and a big lift+slam, not much GnP, immediate re-shoots on ropes when opp got up esp repeated TDAs R3, TDed R2 but beautiful roll to come out on top of legs, tons of top control, nearly gave away position R3 w/ weird kimura pull and failed whizzer kick but scrambled well, great stamina to grind out DEC W, 5-0
     

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     Dong Hyun Seo

     "Pinnacle"  |  7-2-1

     1 Early 30s, muscular, 3-1 ammy but 1-2 pro start, 6-0-1 streak since incl undef noob, promising regional, exp JM in DEEP cameo, most recent R1 right hook KO of incon T2 for local title
     

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     Danu Tărchilă

     7-2-0

     1<-.5<-2 Early 20s, 6-1 vs noobs w/ DEC L in 3rd fight, 2KOs+2SUBs, KSW debut vs taller undef KB noob, walked down opp w/ high output boxing, accurate esp right hook, great reflexes to avoid punches but leans straight back, took few kicks but nothing hard, few judo throws late R1, repeatedly hurt opp R3 w/ rights incl KD, took top side but had to avoid crafty chokes so little GnP, body-lock TDs to end fight and show wrestling, great stamina, DEC W, 4W streak 2ND DEC L vs T4 in 1st ranked test, 1-1 KSW 3RD R1 RNC SUB vs s-n T3A debuter
     

364. 364

     

     Georgy Shakhruramazanov

     "Tiger"  |  13-2-0

     1<-6<-5.5<- -4.5<-5<-2 Late 20s Dagi, 10-0 start incl finishes of prospects, 1st L in 2nd EFC fight by Dr. stop after R2 vs good prospect 2ND DEC W vs JM to bounce-back 3RD Aggressive early vs s-n quality noob, landed some hard strikes, leg kick swept opp to ground, got TD later R1 and easily passed, flowed beautifully btwn positions through long scrambles, great pressure and solid GnP, hard knees to belly, opp tapped to strikes taking pounding at fence base 4TH 145->155 for ONE debut vs athletic+ streaking BJJ-BB regional, fast strikes early w/ sharp spin kicks and lead left hooks+jabs, avoided power shots until rocked by hook then constant wrestling rest of fight, v-fast lvl changes, body-lock control from back at fence base, 1 leg hook in and couple quick back takes, short punches, good knees to head and body, sits back to drag opp and prevent build up, great weight shifts to break posture back down, stayed square to shut down dangerous guard, enough output to keep position but rarely postured from top, good leverage to shut down rolls, DEC W, 3W streak 5TH 155->145 vs T1 brawler, KOed late R2 by left hook into GnP, 1-1 ONE
     

365. 365

     

     Kei Maezono

     6-0-0

     1+ Mid 20s, 5-0 all DEEP vs cans, noob, 2 good regionals 2ND R1 RNC vs debuter, 3 SUB Ws, 6-0
     

366. 366

     

     Roberto Romero Hernandez

     "El Charro Negro"  |  7-3-1

     1<-3.5 Mid 20s, ammy SUB W then 2.5 years off, 1-2 pro start, 1.5+ more years off, 6-0-1 streak incl 5-0-1 Combate. 3 noobs incl 2 R1 KOs, draw vs undef noob, split DEC W vs undef T.5, R1 KO of can, most recent DEC W vs promising T1.5 2ND DEC L vs quality regional
     

367. 367

     

     Nohelin Hernandez

     "Suavé"  |  12-6-0

     1<-8<-5 Early 30s, almost all Ws by DEC vs good regionals, strikes for points from outside. 0-2 UFC, lots of boxing but not much success there, 2-1 Combate vs great comp 2ND 135->145, split DEC L to decent regional in local title shot
     

368. 368

     

     Chris Miah

     "The White Walker"  |  10-2-0

     1 Early 30s, Ws vs plenty of quality UK noobs and regionals incl ranked opp in CW cameo, mostly DEC, both Ls by DEC to great opps incl ACB cameo, regional champ
     

369. 369

     

     Dustin Lampros

     "Scrappy"  |  9-0-0

     1<- - -.5 Late 20s, 6-0 w/ 5 R1 KOs and R2 SUB vs cans but punched out quickly on TUF vs GK, huge weight miss on s-n but easy R1 KO of can 2ND DEC W vs decent noob in "toughest test", 7-0 3RD 135->145, R3 KO of decent noob for Shamrock title, 8-0 4TH Year+ off, R1 GnP TKO of good regional for title-D, 9-0 w/ 4W streak
     

370. 370

     

     Abdul Azim Badakhshi

     "The Afghan Lion"  |  14-4-0

     1<-5.5<- -3.5 Late 20s, all 12 Ws by finish, mostly R1 KOs, incl 4 good vets. 1-1 Brave and 0-1 ACB vs strong comp, 3rd L in debut 2ND DEC W vs slumping but decent regional for 3W streak 3RD 1.5 years off, 20-sec GnP KO vs ex-prospect 4TH KOed R2 by punch from v-promising regional in India title shot
     

371. 371

     

     Szymon Rakowicz

     6-2-0

     1 Mid 20s, 15-5 ammy w/ 13 subs, armbars/triangles/gillys/RNCs, but vs noobs incl Ls, DQ L in pro debut then DEC L vs future-prospect for 2-2 start, 4W streak since all Babilon. R2 gilly of quality regional, R2 Dr stop KO vs can, R2 knee+GnP KO vs noob, most recent R2 ninja choke SUB vs streaking T1 for title
     

372. 372

     

     Renzo Mendez

     "El Nene"  |  20-7-0

     1++<- -2<- - -1.5 Versatile BJJ finishes, mostly lefty, 8W streak vs Peru's best incl couple prospects 2ND 145->135 for DEC W vs JM for local title 3RD 135->145 for R2 RNC of JM, 10W streak 4TH Euro debut vs streaking T1.5, good head kicks early, traded leg kicks, well-timed counter striking esp left crosses/hooks, perfect R2 TD off opp's spin but got stalled in guard w/ little GnP then swept, tried to attack kimura but back taken, survived well, on retreat more R3 and slight power disadv, DEC L but showed well-rounded skills 5TH 145->135 for R2 GnP KO vs s-n debuter 6TH 135->145 vs s-n slumping regional, DEC W
     

373. 373

     

     Akhmed Balkizov

     12-6-1

     1<-4.5<-9<-3<-6.5<-6<-4.5 Early 30s, finishes weaker opps and grinds out better, lots of good DEC Ws vs prospects and regional vets but split DEC L vs Eminov for AMC title 2ND Rebounded w/ R2 KO then R2 RNC of good regionals 3RD Gillyed by undef T9.5 elite prospect in Pro FC title shot, can't break through to next lvl 4TH ACA debut vs T20 Yunusov, good counter hooks and footwork to angle away, avoided kicks, controlled by TDAs late R1+2 but prevented dmg, got own TD late R3 w/ small GnP, good gilly D on feet, slightly more volume landed for upset DEC W 5TH Lots of feints and movement vs T6 GK but not enough output R2+3, some fence control R1 but controlled R2+3, high pace but seemed to tire faster, boring DEC L 6TH Good kicks esp R1 vs T2 prospect, walked onto hard jabs, slower footwork, not much boxing, at range early then switched to wrestling R2+3 after getting outstruck, good TDs, avoided repeated gillys, solid top control but couldn't posture for real dmg, more hesitant on feet as opp landed big shots and caught kicks, most control R3 but never dominant, DEC L, 1-2 ACA
     

374. 374

     

     Mateo Vogel

     "Carrapato"  |  9-3-0

     1<-.5<-1 Late 20s, BJJ base, started 3-0 vs noobs then DQ L vs int-lvl, rebound w/ DEC W vs future prospect then 1-1 CFFC w/ L to future-UFC, 3-0 BFL w/ title+2Ds, beat 2 noobs then great vet. Mixed punches and kicks to set up TDs R1+2, took back at fence, great leg hooks inside and out R1, alternated hard GnP and RNCs, got close late, less dmg R2 and fell off back couple times but more close RNCs, immediate kick catch R3, dominant top side/half control and nearly got mount couple times, tight D'Arce in transition then took back again, RNC from side angle but big squeeze to sleep opp, 3W streak 2ND DWCS 2023 vs promising regional striker, slower on feet and got tagged often by boxing esp R1, early body kicks caught, rocked by clean straight right but recovered well, frequent TDAS/clinches but couldn't get opp down R1+2, solid fence control but little dmg, started kicking calf and landed often but not enough power to slow movement, struggled to find opp long enough to land punches, good forward pressure but took some counters, R3 TD w/ good chain wrestling on fence, gradually advanced to back while landing short GnP but couldn't set up choke, 28-29 DEC L but v-close esp R2 3RD Unified debut + title shot, 25-min DEC W vs good regional
     

375. 375

     

     Miłosz Kruk

     3-0-0

     1 Early 20s, 13-3 ammy w/ lots of finishes but just 4-3 vs strong comp, 3-0 pro: 30-sec gilly vs debuter, 40-sec elbow KO vs v-exp can, split DEC W vs undef T1 for local title
     

376. 376

     

     Rickson Zenidim

     "The King"  |  15-2-0

     1<-.5<-2<-.5<- -2.5 Mid 20s, crushed noobs/cans for 10-0 as teen then 3.5 years off, returned w/ DEC W vs regional then R3 KO of decent regional, 12-0 2ND R1 armbar SUB of quality regional, 13-0 3RD FFC title shot vs streaking T3, TDed easily and repeatedly each rnd, fought back to feet but didn't break hands, no sub threat, couple decent scrambles but still controlled, aggressive striking but not smart w/ distance, gassed R3 and mostly retreating, DEC L 4TH 135->125 vs T3 ex-UFC, early lateral movement turned into retreating, flashy attacks esp head kicks and flying knees, less aggression, took some hard punches but decent chin, caught opp w/ running knee R2 then unloaded w/ hammers and hooks at fence base for TKO W 5TH DWCS 2023 vs undef T5.5 striker, almost all R1/2 circling cage taking kicks to body + legs, few single punches in return but v-little volume, speed disadv, more bursts R3 incl decent TDA but nowhere near enough urgency, got reversed on ground, took little GnP and more volume on feet, confusing 27-30 DEC L 6TH 125->145, R1 GnP KO vs undef chaff-crusher
     

377. 377

     

     Bakhtiyar Orazgeldyev

     "Turkmen Tank"  |  5-1-0

     1<-6.5<-4 Early 30s, short and muscular, 3 KOs all R1/2 vs noobs for EFC. Continuous forward pressure vs younger but more exp T2, constant horizontal head movement, fast hands w/ tons of power w/o overswinging, great sprawl to stuff TDs, landed heavy shots R2 then nasty elbows to side of head when opp tried to wrestle, finished w/ hard standing GnP straight to chin, 4 KOs in 17 months 2ND Split DEC W vs strong GK, 5-0 3RD KOed in 30-sec by promising finisher
     

378. 378

     

     Magomed Abdusalamov

     "The Rocket"  |  6-1-0, 1 NC

     1<-8 Late 20s Dagi, 6-0 incl 3 chokes of strong opps, beat 14-2 in debut 2ND AMC debut vs strong regional/former title-challenger, traded leg kicks, good checks and used fast punch combos to set-up, ran through 2-leg TD R1 but couldn't keep control, got TDed and grabbed gilly but couldn't get arm free and subbed by Von Preaux for 1st L
     

379. 379

     

     Troy Worthen

     "Pretty Boy"  |  7-3-0

     1<-8.5<-10 Early 30s, started 7-0 incl 2 prospects and quality vet for ONE but 3L skid since, most recently to T15, strong wrestler w/ good transitions and fast back takes but got out positioned and tired out by strong BJJ of T15 Kamikubo, not enough dmg, threw heat from southpaw but TDed relatively easily, on bottom most of fight, RNCed late R3
     

380. 380

     

     Jair Farias

     "Chosen"  |  10-1-0

     1<-6.5<-2 Early 30s, v-tall w/ skinny legs + long arms, 9-0 vs solid BRZ noobs, 1 undef and 1 promising, R3 KO in SFT debut 2ND 3.5+ years off, 155->145 vs smaller T.5 GK, R1 KO, 10-0 3RD DWCS 2023 vs v-promising athletic grappler, didn't use range adv enough esp lacked jabs, volume calf kicks but not much power, hurt by body kicks and changed striking D, often crushed space w/ too-looping hooks or uppercuts, allowed opp to counter or TD, not much TDD but great use of long legs to elevate for scrambles or sneak out backdoor, not much SUB threat but avoided some from opp, hurt opp early R2 but went for it too quick, got countered hard then gassed, turned back/ran several times to make space, recovered well R3 to land best shots of fight but hurt by punches in return, 27-30 DEC L
     

381. 381

     

     Ricky Palacios

     "El Gallero"  |  11-2-0

     1 Mid 30s, mostly DEC incl 2018 DWCS W vs regional but no contract, exp for Combate incl random W vs Royval @135, A-Ted by promising regional in most recent fight then no fights since 2019
     

382. 382

     

     Weber Almeida

     "The Silverback"  |  7-2-0

     1++-<-10 Mid 30s, started 5-0 all KOs incl 3 for Bellator vs solid regionals, massive upset DEC L vs unknown noob 2ND Bounce-back w/ weird R1 KO of solid regional, kick to inside of thigh but opp acted like hardest cup kick ever, fight stopped 3RD Narrow karate stance, occasional switches lefty, maintained distance and mostly kicks esp to calf, mixed few to body and stunned opp late R1+2 w/ round then spin kicks to head, strong underhooks to shuck off clinches, not as effective when opp pressured R3 and took some hard shots in exchanges, split DEC but deserved W, 5-1 Bellator prelims 4TH Rocked undef T25 sub-specialist Brennan early w/ straight lefts, pushed to fence but strong TDD and landed more hard shots back in space incl flash-KD w/ opp off-balance, denied opp's TDAs R2, consistently chopped lead leg, few solid body kicks, not enough output but avoided almost everything from opp, broke clinches R3 but caught and KOed cold by knee
     

383. 383

     

     Paulo Sergio Santos

     "Macedo"  |  9-2-0

     1 Early 30s, mostly finishes, Ws vs some solid regionals and a prospect in current 3W streak, 2 DEC Ls to good noobs
     

384. 384

     

     Baybolot Ergeshbaev

     5-0-2

     .5 5-0-2, started vs noobs but most recently choke of good regional then draw vs strong regional
     

385. 385

     

     Pedro Doreto

     "Macarrão"  |  5-0-0

     .5 Mid 20s, 5-0, 2-0 as mid-teen w/ R1 armbar and KO vs can and debuter, 5+ years off just pro grappling, 15-sec KO of noob in return then R2 RNC of good regional, year+ off for TF debut vs promising grappler. Upright stance w/ high guard, solid low kicks, good counter hooks but KDed by lead hook early R1, pushed to fence but v-tech reversal despite dmg, kept distance to recover, beautiful whizzer throw to counter TDA, good knee slide for near-mount, took back in scramble, hard hooks w/ both hands, got arm under neck and secured grip while locking B-T for RNC SUB to end R1
     

386. 386

     

     Artem Bachun

     8-0-0

     .5+++ Mid 20s, 6-0, choked noobs and DEC vs 2 decent noobs, choke Ws as ammy too but incon vs real comp 2ND AMC debut vs good noob, quality outside movement and accurate counter-flurries but took shots too bec not much head movement, duck-under 2-leg TDs R2+3 but just grinding from guard, gave back late R3 and ate heavy GnP but survived, DEC W but could have been L, 7-0 3RD ACAYE debut vs can, R1 ezekiel SUB, 8-0 w/ 5 SUBs
     

387. 387

     

     Maximus Lally

     2-0-0

     .5+<-3A Early 20s, 9-0 w/ 5DEC+4SUBs, 3RNC+1 gilly, vs noobs, cans, meh regionals, most recent split DEC W vs good prospect for title @145, also has title+D @165, 2 titles @155 2ND R1 KO of bad debuter in pro debut 3RD R1 D’Arce SUB vs terrible can, 2-0
     

388. 388

     

     Amanula Chindaev

     7-0-0

     .5 Mid 20s, 11-0 (4 ?s) w/ 7SUBs+4KOs vs tons of debuters and few meh noobs
     

389. 389

     

     Firuz Nazaraliev

     7-1-0

     .5+ Late 20s, 5/6 Ws by finish, choked by prospect in only L, athletic w/ good movement + elusiveness, TDed but NINJA CHOKE FROM BOTTOM GUARD to SUB undef T.5 Chech noob after previously crushing debuters. Decent striking form but not much power, 2-2 ACAYE 2ND 2 years off, R1 KO vs bad noob, 3W streak
     

390. 390

     

     Cheyden Leialoha

     "Steadfast"  |  8-2-0

     .5 Early 30s, good chokes incl a solid regional, DEC Ls on DWCS and Bellator cameo then rebound w/ DEC W vs undef prospect in LFA debut
     

391. 391

     

     Shamil Magomedov

     9-1-0

     .5<-1<- - -.5 Mid 20s, 8-0 all finishes, crushed 6 debuters, bad noob and meh vet JM 2ND R2 GnP KO of decent noob, 9-0 3RD 155->145 vs undef T2.5, R3 DQ L for illegal striker
     

392. 392

     

     Mikhail Korobkov

     16-3-1

     .5 Early 30s, crushed tons of noobs w/ chokes in 12-0 start then 1-3-1 for M-1 vs tough ranked comp, 3W streak since incl DEC vs undef prospect
     

393. 393

     

     Musa Qalayciev

     4-0-0

     .5+ 8-0 w/ 5KOs+2SUBs vs debuters and bad noobs, only 3Ws official on Tap 2ND DEC W vs noob, 9-0
     

394. 394

     

     Shuo Wang

     "Little Whirlwind"  |  16-8-0

     .5<-3<-8.5<-7 Late 20s, 5W streak incl destructive elbow/ general aggressive striking in ONE debut vs good regional, title+D vs good opps in Korea 2ND Smothered by T5.5 wrestling GK, some good explosions back to feet but TDed repeatedly, threw heat but somewhat wild and didn't have much adv on feet 3RD 2+ years off, 135->145 vs well-rounded T6, RNCed R1, 1-2 ONE
     

395. 395

     

     David Morales Lijeron

     "Colo"  |  7-0-0

     .5 7-0 w/ 5 finishes mostly R1 vs Bolivia noobs and DEC W vs v-exp JM, no fights since 2019
     

396. 396

     

     Arsen Bisultanov

     3-0-0

     .5 3-0 Chech, all finishes vs decent regionals w/ 10+ fights, ammy W vs debuter
     

397. 397

     

     Aristides Vinícius

     "Monstrão"  |  8-1-1

     .5 Mid 20s, armbarred in debut then 8-0-1 streak, 7SUBs R1/2 vs noobs and Dr-stop TKO vs undef noob for local title, 1 title-D, draw vs T1 prospect
     

398. 398

     

     Jizheng Wang

     "Mr. Perfect"  |  20-5-0

     .5+<- -1.5<-1<-.5 Mid 20s, athletic, mostly KOs, 8-4 start vs chaff incl 3 R1 SUB Ls, 9/10 Ws incl 4W streak, beat noobs, can, couple good regionals w/ L by 25-min DEC for JCK 2021 tourney, dangerous kicks esp to liver. Great straight punches esp jab vs undef noob, couple hard digs to body, pushed to fence R1 but stopped TDs or dmg, immediate TD R2 and early R3 after landing more straights, dominant top control w/ easy passes and solid GnP, DEC W, 8-1 JCK 2ND 1 month later vs streaking v-exp great regional, fast hands w/ good jabs, more volume most of R1 incl couple nice crosses but KDed by hook and took big GnP, controlled posture enough to survive, faster in-outs R2 w/ mostly single shots to avoid dmg, TD late R2 and few hammers to seal rnd, 2-leg TD early R3, good strat switch, control w/ hooks from guard/half, re-TD after opp worked up, heavy pressure at fence base, 29-28 DEC W, 5W streak 3RD 6 weeks later for tourney final vs streaking JM, aggressive flurry early w/ extended series of tight hooks for KD, few big shots on ground then slowed pace w/ top guard control, accumulated leg kicks and sharp jabs that dmged opp's face throughout fight, light and bouncy footwork, much faster in-out, outscored opp on feet R2, hard elbows to side of head whenever opp grappled esp to counter 1-legs, explosive 2-legs most rnds, some passes to side R3 but couldn't lower weight and allowed opp to scramble up, strong shoulder pressure from top half R5, short GnP, could use more elbows on ground, good stamina to consistently outscore opp and stay ahead in position changes, great balance on fence to mostly prevent TDs, 50-45 DEC W, 6W streak + 10-1 JCK 4TH 145->155 for GAMMA ammy tourney, 1-1 both DECs on same day vs debuters 5TH 155->145, 5-rnd tech-DEC W vs previously-beaten super-exp GK, title-D
     

399. 399

     

     Caio Machado

     "Lionheart"  |  17-9-0

     .5<-2<-.5<-2.5 Late 20s, 5-0 BRZ regionals then 1-2 LFC vs all future-UFCs, lots more regional Ws esp KOs but 0-2 LFA and Ls in M1 and TKO cameos, KOed R1 by best BRZ prospect. Hurt early in LFA return by big knees from T15 Silva but tough, great work to body w/ clinch/close punches, v-high pace to wear down opp, strong TDD in space and on fence but controlled some, volume striking w/ less power each rnd but lots of scoring for huge upset DEC W, 2-4 LFA/C 2ND Constant forward movement vs T10 Bilharino, ate body kicks and straight punches but got control w/ wrestling, lots of mat returns and good transitions but little dmg, got reversed late R1 and took few big shots, took more counters R2 then shut off by teep to liver for KO L 3RD R3 RNC vs streaking T4 prospect 4TH DEC L vs streaking/promising regional, 3-6 LFA GK
     

400. 400

     

     Drako Rodriguez

     "The Great Drakolini"  |  7-4-0

     .5<-20<-25<-35 Late 20s, lots of finishes on US regionals but KOed by future UFC in regional title shot, R1 triangle W in DWCS 2020 vs future-UFC but quick 0-2 UFC both DEC Ls vs other bottom-of-prelims guys. 135->150 for DEC L to good grappler in return to regionals
     

401. 401

     

     Ronee Dizon

     "The Strong Heart Kid"  |  5-0-0

     .5 Mid 30s, 11-1 ammy vs weak comp, 5-0 pro 4SUB/1KO, 4 R1, vs cans + 1 solid regional, no fights since 2019
     

402. 402

     

     Will Baker

     2-0-0

     .5 Early 20s, 5-0 ammy w/ 4 finishes incl 2 promising opps then 5-rnd DEC vs undef prospect for B2 title-D, R2 KO of same opp in pro debut rematch then R1 RNC of undef debuter, 2-0 pro, 7W streak total
     

403. 403

     

     Arthur Demonceaux

     "Ronin"  |  8-2-0

     .5+ Late 20s, DEC grinder on 4W streak incl good noob but 2 bad Ls 2ND Countered early leg roll from UFC vet grappler, used wrestling to get on top, vicious elbows then heavy punches for 90-sec TKO and 5W streak
     

404. 404

     

     Jefferson Pontes

     6-1-0

     .5<-4<-.5 Mid 20s, beat 4 noobs w/ 3 finishes, couple quick kicks vs other undef noob but mostly circling on outside until clinch for fence control, took back standing when opp tried to move, good adjustments and arm switches for R1 standing RNC, 5-0 2ND Shooto-BRZ debut vs short T1 power-puncher, circled outside of cage w/ jabs and few kicks to keep distance, well-timed R1 TD when opp got close, quick back take w/ leg hooks, threatened couple RNCs then switched to effective GnP esp elbows to side of head, took more shots R3 but same TD->back take sequence and more GnP, R2 hesitant but landed slightly more volume and avoided power shots from opp, DEC W, 6-0 3RD Bellator debut, smothered by T.5 wrestler for DEC, 1st L
     

405. 405

     

     Aleksandr Lunev

     "Unstoppable"  |  10-2-0

     .5+ Early 20s, all 9 Ws by finish w/ 7 by SUB, dangerous armbar + triangle, lots of exp for age, mostly crushing noobs, subbed 2 undef prospects but 2 disappointing Ls 2ND 135->145 vs good noob, decent 2-leg TD, mostly control from guard but quick half->side->mount sequence, lost position trying to transition to back but set up good armbar and adjusted position for R1 SUB, 3W streak
     

406. 406

     

     Keisuke Sasu

     "SASUKE"  |  12-3-1

     .5+<-4<-3<-2<-10<-9<-7.5 Late 20s, short, 7W streak for Shooto after only L incl close DEC W vs T6 for title and revenge 2ND Landed couple hard strikes early but clinched and got reversed then choked quickly by strong regional R1 of RTUFC 3RD Showed decent striking combos early vs T1.5 chaff-crusher, good initial TD but jumped gilly repeatedly, had some close but didn't adapt after 1st didn't work, spent time on back but took little dmg, good knees from clinch R3 w/ back on fence, got some own TDs and more GnP, DEC W for good rebound 4TH R2 KO of good regional w/ spinning elbow, Shooto title-D 5TH RTUFC 2023 vs quality regional, good distance, mixed strikes and grappling, good TDs and threatened gillys from top but couldn't get space for mount, accurate GnP, traded leg kicks, KOed by 1-2 R2, chin ?s, 1-2 RTUFC 6TH R3 KO vs good but old regional, title-D, 10-1 Shooto
     

407. 407

     

     Anthony Dilemme

     6-0-0

     .5 Late 20s, athletic, 4-2 ammy vs noobs, 6-0 pro incl 5-0 CFFC, 3KOs+3DECs vs noobs, 1 good, exp can, bad regional, most recent R3 KO vs s-n solid regional
     

408. 408

     

     Mansur Dzhamburaev

     12-3-0

     .5+<-2<-1.5<- -.5 Late 20s, Akhmat, beat some prospects and series of decent vets but Ls to top talent. Decent on feet but nothing special, great top control and good GnP 2ND Methodical forward pressure vs T.5 wrestler, low output but avoided everything from opp and stuffed TDs, good movement, threw harder R3 and landed some clean shots, DEC W, 4W streak and 2-0 EFC 3RD Solid early counters vs undef T4.5 wrestler, pushed to fence and controlled but reversal and slightly more short shots R1, TDed end of rnd and controlled at fence base R2, slowed R3 and took solid rights, good TDD vs 1-legs but controlled on fence, DEC L 4TH R2 RNC SUB of noob, 3-0 ACAYE
     

409. 409

     

     Marcio Andrade

     "God of War"  |  23-8-0

     .5<- -3<-2.5<-7<-9 Mid 30s, lots of chokes in BRZ, mostly noobs but some prospects too, can't match top prospects on current 2L skid 2ND 155->145 vs T1 vet, lots of feints and quick range-finders, clipped opp w/ straight right then R1 KD w/ hard and fast straight, jumped straight on top and couple right hooks for KO, good rebound and 2-1 SFT 3RD DEC W vs solid vet, 3-1 SFT 4TH SFT title shot vs great v-exp regional, few early strikes, couple TDs and cage base control R1 but little dmg, hurt by punches to end rnd, more aggressive w/ striking R2 but KDed by straight left then KOed by 2 huge GnP
     

410. 410

     

     Firman Muharram Syach

     "Honey Badger"  |  6-0-0

     .5 L in IMMAF cameo but 6-0 pro vs noobs, meh regionals, most recent 25-min DEC W vs promising regional for regional title
     

411. 411

     

     Abdul-Malik Saidullaev

     10-2-0

     .5<- - -7 Mid 20s Chech, started 9-0 w/ lots of good Ws vs prospects for ACAYE then freak leg break in 30 sec for only L 2ND 1.5 years off to recover, lots of feints vs meh regional then 70-sec KO w/ nasty left kick directly on liver, 7-1 ACAYE 3RD R2 triangle SUB L vs slumping but good ex-ranked regional, 5-2 ACAYE
     

412. 412

     

     Eduardo Diez

     "Cabelo"  |  8-2-0

     .5<-1.5 Mid 30s, 8W streak since debut L incl 3 undef noobs and solid vet, mostly DEC, 0-1 TUF 2ND 125->145 after 2.5 years off, DEC L to T15 ex-UFC Scoggins
     

413. 413

     

     Islam Abdyrazakov

     6-0-0

     .5 Early 30s, 6-0 w/ 4 finishes and split DEC W in Brave debut vs noobs, no fights since 2019
     

414. 414

     

     Theo Rlayang

     "Jungle King"  |  5-1-0

     .5- Late 20s, 6-1 ammy after debut L, beat cans on way to 5-0 but DEC L on DWCS 2021, strong and tough but basic gameplan/striking, couldn't close range. Got good TD but reversed, showed urgency when he knew he was losing
     

415. 415

     

     Andrey Sergeev

     7-0-0

     .5 7-0 w/ 4 armbars vs UKR debuters and DEC of ok BRZ noob
     

416. 416

     

     Atsamaz Gogichaev

     6-0-0

     .5 Late 20s, 6-0 w/ 4 KOs vs RUS noobs/meh regionals
     

417. 417

     

     Sitik Muduev

     11-4-0

     .5+<-1<-.5<-3.5 Early 30s Dagi, KOs or DEC vs good comp in China, both Ls to same dominant WLF champ, beat good regional in US debut 2ND 145->155 in EFC debut, started wrestle-heavy but not much success vs bigger opp and tired self out, showed decent boxing w/ straights and jabs, big KD R3, but got outmuscled in last 2 rnds and beat up for DEC L 3RD 155->145, DEC W vs quality regional GK, 1-1 EFC 4TH Missed weight, repeated fast jab vs T.5 in phone-booth fight, shot TDs and good wrestling control on low fence lots of R1 and some of R2 but minimal GnP and ate couple hard shots from opp, got narrowly outstruck R3 for split DEC L 5TH Year off, UFL debut vs quality regional, lead leg took kicks, less power/volume in boxing and took some solid shots, good entries on 2 R1 2-legs but just fence control, other TDAs shrugged off, couldn't time grappling R2, was getting outworked but sharp lead left hook KD as opp got in close then flurry of GnP for TKO W
     

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     Aibek Nurseit

     8-3-1, 1 NC

     .5 Late 20s, 3-3-1 career start but 2Ls to future UFC, other to ex-prospect, draw to other prospect. 5W streak since, 4 KOs incl beautiful counter then hard GnP for 30-sec KO of smaller undef noob, DEC W vs larger undef T.5 Dagi
     

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     Sebastian Decowski

     "Joker"  |  2-0-0

     .5+<-2A 17-2 ammy w/ 12 finishes almost all SUBs, mostly crushing noobs but 2 strong POL regionals, both Ls by DEC to same undef opp 2ND 135->145 for pro debut, R1 TKO after injuring bad debuter 3RD R3 KO of bad debuter, 2-0 pro
     

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     Mukhamadzhon Kurbanov

     11-4-0

     .5 Early 30s, Ws vs noobs, 1 undef, and debuters but Ls to prospects incl ACAYE + WFCA cameos and terrible KO L vs can. 4W streak all Octagon, DEC vs good noob, R2 Dr-stop TKO vs s-n bad regional, R2 KO w/ punches from back mount vs undef T.5 for title, R1 left hook + GnP KO vs promising regional for title-D
     

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     Bakhtiyar Abdulaev

     "Soldier"  |  10-1-0

     .5 Mid 30s, taekwondo base, started 8-0 w/ 7 finishes vs noobs then 3 good regionals, 3-year layoff then KOed R4 by undef prospect in regional title shot, rebound w/ R1 gilly of bad regional then DEC W vs strong regional
     

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     Ray Hayes

     "Sweet Baby"  |  3-0-0

     .5++<- -1A<-10A<-9A<-2A Early 20s, tall, started @170 and most of career @155 incl local title, 7-0 in 10 months, 3chokes+2KO, 4 R1 finishes vs noobs incl 1-min KO of undef noob for another title most recent 2ND R1 gilly SUB of great ammy for 3rd local title, 8-0 in a year 3RD 30-sec gilly SUB of undef/promising sub-specialist, 9-0 4TH 155->170 for another title, weighed under limit, DEC L vs promising undef grappler 5TH KBing split DEC W: 170->155 for 20-sec KO of bad but exp ammy, local title, 10-1 ammy 6TH R1 TKO of debuter in pro debut 7TH 155->145, 75-sec D'Arce SUB vs can 8TH 145->150, 85-sec A-T vs bad noob, 3-0
     

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     Gabriel Schlupp

     6-0-0

     .5 Short, 6-0 mostly DECs vs 5 BRZ noobs, 1 good, incl 3.5+ year gap, DEC W vs noob in Eternal debut most recent
     

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     Takeshi Kasugai

     "Agar"  |  28-9-2, 1 NC

     .5++<~1<-4<-5 Mid 30s w/ tons of exp, wrecks quality regionals w/ chokes or DEC but Ls to other JMMA vets 2ND 135->145, draw vs solid regional 3RD Year+ off, 145->150 for R1 armbar SUB vs decent but slumping BRZ regional 4TH R2 RNC vs can
     

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     Ignatiy Androsov

     6-0-0

     .5 5 R1 SUBs vs debuters, bad noobs, can, 5+ years off, R2 KO vs noob for 6-0
     

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     Thiago Navarro

     "El Nene"  |  6-0-0

     .5 Mid 20s, athletic, 7-1-1 ammy vs noobs and 1 good/exp opp after sub L in debut, 6-0 pro. 4KOs+2SUBs, 5 R1 vs bad noobs, debuters, most recent can, 13-0-1 streak
     

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     Rustam Asuev

     8-2-0

     .5<-2 Whole career w/ ACB vs decent comp, mostly DEC, 6-0 start then only L by injury to prospect, smothered regional on ground/cage in ACAYE debut after 3.5 years off, easily escaped repeated gillys, DEC W 2ND 1.5+ years off, 155->145 for full ACA debut, DEC L vs smaller T8 wrestler
     

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     Zamir Aripshev

     12-4-0

     .5<- -3<-2.5<-5.5<-3 Mid 20s, 8W streak incl some decent regionals after L in 2nd fight, 2-2 ACA w/ DEC Ls to better wrestlers, GnP KO of BRZ vet, suffocation of s-n JM. Grinding wrestler, throws heavy but wants to get it to ground, strong GnP from half/guard, no space to escape 2ND TDed early R1 and stunned early R2 by s-n athletic BRZ debuter, escaped and got own TDs, controlled every rnd from guard, small strikes only for DEC W, 3-2 ACA but weak comp 3RD Year off, DEC L vs exp T6.5 BRZ
     

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     Sung Bin Jo

     "Korean Falcon"  |  10-3-0

     .5<- -3.5<-10 Early 30, 9-0 regionals w/ 5KOs/4SUBs and title, 0-1 UFC and 0-1 PFL both DECs vs low int-lvl opps 2ND 1.5+ years off, R1 KO of good JAP regional for local title 3RD PFL 2023 return vs T40 Jenkins, 1 nice counter but couldn't keep opp away so TDed, worked up on fence but suplexed to ground, gave back immediately and didn't fight hands or tuck chin well, slept by RNC for 90-sec L, 0-2 PFL
     

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     Vladyslav Parubchenko

     16-3-0

     .5<-4.5 Early 30s, 15/16 Ws by finish, mostly SUB, vs meh regionals w// couple solid opps mixed in. Can't hang w/ Bellator talent, 2-straight DEC L to int-lvl vets
     

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     Reinaldo Ekson

     "Guerreiro"  |  18-7-0

     .5<-1.5<- -8<-7.5 Mid 30s BRZ, mostly beat chaff but big 90-sec A-T SUB for EFC SA title vs great prospect, title-D vs meh opp 2ND DEC W vs can-crusher in PFL-C 3RD S-n PFL debut vs T35 Jenkins, couple nice punches early but TDed each rnd and easily controlled/scored on w/ GnP, no major SUB threats or much get-up 4TH 25-min DEC title-L vs previously beaten T9 grappler, 2L skid
     

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     Bekhruz Zukhurov

     "Ong Bak"  |  16-7-0

     .5<- -3<-7.5 Early 30s, aggressive and strong but striking not super tech. Tired after high-paced R1 and accumulating dmg. TDAs got sloppy and suffered 2nd R3 KO L, 2-2 ACA vs ranked opps 2ND 145->170 vs v-exp BRZ in move to EURO regionals, constantly getting close for dirty boxing or TDs, good top control and stayed safe vs active guard while landing sharp shots, clean KO w/ left hook R3 3RD 170->145 vs super-exp dangerous BRZ vet, KOed by big overhand R1 of EMC title shot
     

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     David Gordon

     "The Remedy"  |  2-0-0

     .5 Late 20s, tall, 6-0 ammy mostly DEC Ws incl 15-min title+D vs promising opp and exp JM, 2-0 pro w/ R1 KO of can then R3 GnP KO of noob
     

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     Weslley Ramos

     "Pequeno Mestre"  |  6-0-0

     .5 Mid 20s, 6-0 in 15 months, 3 triangle/armbar SUBs + 1KO all R1/2 vs meh noobs and cans
     

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     Justin Van Heerden

     "Lockjaw"  |  12-5-0

     .5 Early 30s, wrestling base, meh ammy, 7-5 pro start vs chaff w/ 3 KO Ls w/ 5W streak since, good AUS GK, 1st 11Ws by SUB esp RNC or DEC, R2 RNC of undef T.5, 25-min DEC W vs regional for Eternal title, title-D rematch vs most-recent L. Lots of outside lateral movement, some feints but little R1 output, mostly dodged power, landed some long strikes, stayed evasive R2 until KD w/ step-in straight right, couple huge hammers to seal KO W
     

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     Alexander Lööf

     5-1-0

     .5<-2.5 Mid 20s, athletic, 5-4 ammy, 5-0 pro vs couple noobs, solid regional, and ok JM, decent wrestling vs future-prospect striker and some exchanges on feet, v-close split DEC W that I had for opp. TDed/clinched early every rnd by JM, good get-ups and great balance, hard leg kicks, good boxing when he let it go esp right hand but too passive, retreated lots late R2 + early R3, created frames R3 and hit hard elbows w/ back on fence, hurt opp late R1 and late R3 but never able to get dominant position for finish, hard follow-up shots but no big KD, DEC W 2ND CW debut vs undef T5.5 striker, outworked and standing-KOed by punches R3 for 1st L
     

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     Isaac Thomson

     6-2-0

     .5<-2<-1 Early 20s, tall and athletic, dynamic kicker w/ MT background, 2-0 ammy both finishes as teen and 2-0 pro start both KOs but KOed R2 by promising noob in LFA debut for only L. 3W streak since w/ DEC W vs solid regional grappler, R1 KO of good regional, most recent vs good BRZ GK. Fast movement and great angles to strike w/o getting hit, quick and unpredictable calf kicks, mixed in teeps and couple obliques, fast hands w/ high output, pushed to fence couple times R1 but broke free w/o taking dmg, good footwork, still sharp R2, switched stances some, couple step-in high kicks and 1 to liver, 2nd to head rocked opp, good recognition, exploded w/ flurry for TKO at fence/base, 2-1 LFA 2ND DEC W vs promising finisher, 4W streak 3RD Split DEC L vs good choke-specialist, needs grappling work, 3-2 LFA
     

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     Ilyor Bakhtiyar Uulu

     7-2-0

     .5<-4 Early 20s, only L by DEC early and 5W streak mostly DEC since incl 3 good noobs, 1 undef, for Octagon. Brave debut vs undef T1.5 wrestler and outgrappled opp, immediate TDs every rnd, control on ground from guard w/ sporadic big GnP, strong fence control but no striking and got broken up multiple times by ref, traded power shots but good head movement to avoid most and fast/accurate hands to land variety on opp, great stamina for high pace, clear DEC W but split bec bad judge 2ND Year+ off, LFA debut vs T.5 BRZ GK, RNCed R3
     

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     Beto Jarrin

     "Beto"  |  9-1-1

     .5++ Mid 30s, chunky lefty, 4-0-1 streak vs good noobs, 1 future prospect, and 25-min DEC W for local title-D vs same decent regional that drew him, only L by 30-sec KO to Manchina in Shooto BRZ cameo 2ND R1 armbar SUB of debuter for free W, 5-0-1 streak 3RD FFC debut vs JM, solid calf+body kicks but took some in return, off-balance trying high kicks, wild/frenetic w/ punches esp hooks so mostly missed, struggled w/ opp's fast straight rights and jabs, repeatedly missed spinning and tomahawk elbows R2, most grappling tries stuffed, couple 1-legs R2 and kick-catch TD R3 but couldn't get control, KD late R3 w/ couple big knees, swung wide hooks but mostly missed, bad ref stop after 1 more knee landed, TKO W, 6W streak
     

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     Sean Pero

     5-1-0

     .5<-1.5 Mid 20s, R1 head kick and R2 flying knee KOs vs noob and debuter as teen, 4.5+ years off, DEC W vs meh regional, R1 A-T SUB vs noob, FFC debut vs good regional grinder. Lots of head kicks w/ both legs, solid jabs but slow rights, drops opposite hand when punching and took couple clean shots despite striking adv, worked off fence quick when opp clinched, mixed body kicks incl teeps until round kick to liver for R1 KO, 5-0 2ND FCC debut vs T1 hyped noob, 1st L by DEC
     

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     Andrei Carauș

     7-2-0

     .5<-1<-.5 Mid 20s, compact and strong, gillyed by can in debut as teen then 6W streak after 2.5 years off incl 3 KOs of noobs, 1 undef, DEC W vs undef T.5 @155, most recently DEC vs another undef noob. Explodes forward w/ hard and varied combos, blends wrestling into striking, strong cage control w/ hard elbows+knees, great TD throws and incredible flying reversal of opp's TDA, took back early R3 and rode rest of rnd w/ solid GnP and couple RNC attempts, v-high output, clear DEC W 2ND Early fence control, took few kicks from solid BJJ regional, power adv in hook exchanges, took some shots but got R1 KD into massive GnP flurry but nearly caught in armbar then triangle, constant 2-leg TDs rest of fight, wobbled opp again late R1, explodes for 1-2 hard GnP punches then lots of time trying to rest in top guard and clearly gassed R3, better sub-D later rnds but blatant cage grab R3 to avoid kneebar, few passes to side and 1 to mount but couldn't stay long enough for big dmg, ref stood up too quick but immediate re-TDs, DEC W, 7W streak 3RD Split DEC L vs promising BRZ in CFS title shot
     

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     Julio Pereira

     "Tyson"  |  11-4-0

     .5<-1<-.5<-2<-1 Mid 20s, short but powerful striker w/ 8/9 Ws by KO, taken out solid regionals and R2 KO of T1.5 for JF title but KOed by 2 best opps for only Ls 2ND Title-D, didn't throw much but good strike evasion for 3+ mins, wild but powerful flurry of hooks, missed 1st ones but big right into GnP for R1 KO of great regional 3RD 145->135 for JF title shot vs T1, pushed back from start by faster opp, powerful punches but not as clean/wider so missed more, explosions forward but lots of time shelling up, KDed R1 and closed guard to survive but still took some shots, TDed late R1 and early R2, desperate ragged TDA R2 stuffed easily, KOed by left hook into hammers 4TH 135->145 vs good but old regional, slow start w/ feints/movement/stance-switches, started to press forward w/ leg kicks and hard rights, fast sprawl on TDA, 2 blitzes w/ hard hooks once found range, mixed step-in knee then flying knee for KD and couple big hooks to finish, 10th KO, 3-1 JF 5TH JF title shot vs T1 KO artist, outstruck for 25-min DEC L
     

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     Justin Vazquez

     "Slick J"  |  10-3-0

     .5<-1.5<-.5 Early 30s, decent ammy, regional SUBs and DEC but RNCed in both pro Ls to good noobs. 4W streak w/ 3W for Combate incl 2 DEC vs quality regional and T.5 prospect 2ND 145->150, TDed and controlled some by solid noob, huge flying knee KO after ref standup, 5W streak 3RD 150->145, DEC L vs promising/streaking regional, 4-1 Combate
     

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     Rui Chen

     "The Ghost"  |  16-7-0

     .5<- -1.5<-5<-3<-6.5 Late 20s, tons of Ws vs China chaff and few prospects, 3-3 ONE, KOs of good regionals/early prospects but Ls vs 3 best opps incl 2 straight, slight SUB weakness 2ND Great boxing+movement in DEC W vs T8, crisp 1-2, constant jabs, added other strikes to combos, mixed in a few kicks and maintained range well vs shorter opp. Got wrestled to fence and TDed few times but always worked back to fence then got up, did enough dmg on feet to steal close W 3RD Again winning on feet vs T2.5 sub specialist but TDed and controlled pretty easy, RNCed to sleep R2 4TH Year+ off, heavy pressure for rnd+ vs streaking regional finisher, hard hooks esp to body, high output but slowed a lot every rnd, took more counters late R2 incl few hard shots, hurt early R3 then TDed, controlled most of rnd near ropes and kept grabbing them, worked up well and didn't take much dmg, good angles to prevents back takes or chokes, few bursts of strikes w/ pressure forward, enough early dmg for split DEC W, 7-4 ONE 5TH Brawls to start R1+2 vs incon boxer, landed some power shots but took more hooks incl KDed R1, took few hard GnP then good heel hook roll, tried lots of adjustments then sweep to feet, landed scattered leg kicks, took some shots R2 but great timing on TD, grinding top control from guard, postured more w/ good hammers+straights, took hard up-kicks standing over guard, eventual pass to half w/ hard flurry, consistent clean punches, couldn't find rhythm R3, partially clubbed by some big overhands, some decent straights but not aggressive, v-late TD w/ few GnP, split DEC L but could have been W
     

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     Jin Aoi

     "Blue Devil"  |  13-5-1

     .5 Late 20s, 6-0-1 start vs vets and chaff then 3L skid and incon stretch, 2-1 Rizin vs bad comp, now 4W streak w/ DEC vs noob, R2 flying knee KO vs v-exp JM, R3 soccer kick KO vs quality regional, most recent split DEC W vs T.5 for DEEP title
     

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     Muslim Nurmagomedov

     3-0-0

     .5 Teen Dagi, 6-0 (3?s) w/ 4KOs+2SUBs vs debuters, can, most recent R3 GnP vs solid noob in ACAYE debut
     

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     Michael Stack

     7-3-0

     .5<-2<-3.5<- -3 Late 20s, well rounded, 3-1 LFA vs decent noobs w/ only L by DEC to future-UFC 2ND DEC W vs quality regional BJJ guy for 4th LFA W 3RD Persistent TDAs vs T15 Delano, got fence control but rarely got to ground and couldn't do much when he did, got threatened w/ gilly. Straight-line advancing, somewhat overthrows right hand and can leave feet behind. Tough and good stamina but outclassed for 25-min DEC L in title shot, 4-2 LFA 4TH 1.5+ years off, KOed R2 by head kick into GnP vs athletic/streaking T3.5 future-UFC
     

448. 448

     

     John De Jesus

     "Platano"  |  17-12-0

     .5<-1.5<-1<-.5<- -6<- -15 Early 30s, lefty, incon regional bec fighting lots of future-UFCs, couple regional titles vs chaff, close DEC W vs fellow BRZ vet then dominated by Kamaka for DEC L, 2-2 Bellator vs tough comp 2ND CW debut vs quality regional, mostly jabs and calf kicks w/ lead side to use range adv, pawed w/ jab R1 then added power and got R2 KD and multiple R2+3 stuns, got TDed R1 but controlled posture/took little dmg then athletic escape, easily shucked off TDs R2+3, stayed fresh and good volume for DEC W 3RD Took big rights from promising regional esp R3, stunned couple times R1 but landed big head kicks later in rnd to rock opp, good movement/distance R2 and landed great calf kicks + quick punches to score w/o leaving openings, more aggressive R3 but got punished, late leglock roll stuffed, split DEC L, 1-1 CW 4TH Speed adv vs ex-ranked wrestler, great counters esp high-volume jabs, pushed to fence some but prevented most TDs, exchanged fence control, few short elbows and slightly more knees to body, hurt opp w/ R3 knee to head into big hook flurry, good movement w/ varied angles to avoid most dmg, took few hard shots esp to end R3 but good chin, more output and accuracy, good rhythm to hit opp when open, DEC W 5TH 145->155 for DEC W vs ex-prospect, 3-1 CW 6TH 155->145, DEC L vs undef T5.5 striker, incon but solid GK
     

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     Kalybek Arzykul Uulu

     "Shark"  |  10-1-0

     .5++<-4<- -1.5 Early 20s, 5-0 incl 2 good noobs for ACAYE, one was DEC vs 3-0 T.5 2ND Immediate 2-leg TD of s-n can, good passes to side and mount, got bucked off but quick switch to triangle for extended period, tried few armbars, got back to mount after scramble but ended up w/ opp on back, good spin into top guard then took back on get-up, big punches from back mount to set up R1 RNC, 6-0 3RD Aggressive striking vs promising boxing noob, great whizzer throw into half and immediate pass to mount, switched to back mount while dropping heavy GnP, good maintaining position, got close w/ RNC, landed more shots then RNC again for R1 SUB, 7-0 w/ 4-0 ACAYE 4TH KDed early by punches from s-n exp JM then finished w/ GNP for 50-sec L, huge upset 5TH R1 GnP KO vs s-n bad noob to rebound 6TH 135->145, R2 GnP KO w/ elbows from side control vs s-n meh regional for regional title
     

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     Mansur Shkhalaev

     5-0-0

     .5 7-0 mostly finishes (1? and 1 modified rules) vs bad noobs
     

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     Ismail Kelemetov

     9-1-0

     .5+<-5<-1 Early 20s, muscular esp upper body, 7-0 w/ 6KOs, beat 5 noobs then 2-0 ACAYE vs solid regionals. Aggressive and high striking output, good pressure, will sometimes lunge in and leave gaps but hands high and solid striking guard, probing jab and throws extended combos, heavy knees from clinch, stunned opp early R2 w/ left hook, great mixes to body as opp shelled on fence, kept pouring on dmg and quickly broke away from clinch, standing TKO 2ND 145->155 vs debuter, much more explosive, powerful kicks and punches, got R1 KD w/ hook then lots of GnP, worked to mount well by breaking opp's guard, good low weight and elbows for GnP, R2 KO w/ perfect left hook as opp was jumping, 8-0 3RD 155->145 vs ex-prospect, KDed by punches then finished by GnP for 50-sec L 4TH R1 RNC vs old/exp noob-crusher, 4-1 ACAYE
     

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     John Teixeira

     "Macapá"  |  27-9-2

     .5<-1.5<- - -1<-6<- - -10 Late 30s w/ 30+ fights, undef on BRZ regionals then 1-1 TUF, 0-1 UFC, 0-1 RIZIN, 6-4 Bellator mostly split DEC vs quality opps. Destroyed can for R1 KO in return to regionals 2ND Striking battle w/ T8 in RCC debut, good jabs and leg kicks off counter, footwork to avoid some shots but not much power, great TD and super quick back take R2 but didn't try more grappling, edged out for DEC L 3RD 155->145, caught by fast punches then destroyed by spinning backfist from T35 Dudaev for 45-sec L in ACA debut, lost 4/5 4TH Clipping right hand vs v-exp can-crusher as opp rushed in then easy straight GnP as opp didn't D for 30-sec KO, 2-0 Shooto-BRZ but weak comp 5TH Lots of missed power shots but more accurate than meh GK, quickly reversed R1 grappling, short control w/ some strikes, strong sprawls R2 and threated gilly/D'Arce, traded positions more R3 but more aggressive w/ short strikes, quicker footwork and better reactions in scrambles, DEC W, 1-1 ACA 6TH Late R3 GnP KO vs ex-prospect, 3W streak 7TH Split DEC L vs s-n wrestle-grinder GK, 2-2 ACA
     

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     Jose Zarauz

     "The Mercenary"  |  24-10-1

     .5+<-3.5 Early 30s w/ 30+ fights, mostly beating decent regionals in Peru w/ Ls to prospects, GK, L in ACB cameo and 0-2 Combate start but massive upset of T40 ex-UFC Espinosa w/ R2 RNC 2ND Year off, title shot vs T8.5 striker, outclassed and broken down then head-kicked R4 for KO L, 1-3 Combate 3RD 135->145 for regional return, DEC W vs noob-crusher
     

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     Cleuber Cabral

     "Cleubinho"  |  19-4-0

     .5++-+++ Mid 30s, v-short and can cut to 135, 17/18 Ws by finish, mostly subs cans in Brazil but mauled and GnPed R1 by undef RUS 2ND Back to BRZ for another easy R2 SUB vs meh regional, local title 3RD R3 anaconda SUB of decent regional, title-D 4TH 155->145, DEC W vs exp can, 3W streak
     

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     Fernie Garcia

     10-5-0

     .5<-1.5<-3<-10<-15<-6<-4.5 Early 30s, good DEC Ws for LFA, fast hands and throws long, tech combos. Big power in right hand for R1 KO of ok prospect in DWCS 2021 2ND Kept at range by kicks from T30 Newson and TDed easily, showed boxing w/ couple tight combos and big punches but v-1-dimensional, DEC L, 0-1 UFC 3RD Immediate KD of T8 grappling prospect w/ short hook but crushed space and got wrestled, eventual escape and showed good hands but couldn't stay in space and too willing to try own TDAs on few escapes, smothered from guard R1, N/S R2, back taken R3, too many short punches from bad positions and not enough hand use to escape, DEC L for 0-2 UFC, needs major grappling work 4TH Mismatch vs undef T50 wrestler Nakamura, hesitant to throw R1 and took some leg kicks, scrambled up from 1st TD but returned hard and stuck on bottom, survived chokes but took hard elbows to end rnd, slightly more output to start each rnd but nothing clean and TDed easily, nothing to stop guard passes or moves btwn side and N/S, ate big elbows from crucifix R2 and threatened by arm subs but tough to keep moving and survive, gave back trying to get up R3 and nearly armbarred but gritted through, back to feet in final secs but couldn't land, clear 27-30 DEC L, 0-3 UFC all DECs bec bad grappler 5TH S-n 135->145 vs undef T10 striker Amil, couldn’t match speed or power but some solid short hooks esp in transitions, rocked early by kick into punches, TDed and back taken but improved RNC D, ate tons of heavy shots at fence esp knees whenever off ground, went back down few times and nearly finished but tough, controlled on ground late eating GnP incl big body shots, tried to start brawl R2 but quickly outlanded at fence, threw back but clearly more gassed than opp, started sagging under pressure for standing TKO L
     

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     Luis Rafael Laurentino

     "Japa"  |  36-7-0

     .5<-2.5<-5<-7<- -3.5<-25 Early 30s, crazy 31W streak in BRZ but mostly crushing cans/noobs, beat few decent prospects then 1-2 PFL, W was early head-kick and opp got revenge later that season. Choked out R2 by meh regional after 2.5 year gap 2ND R1 armbar SUB of noob to rebound 3RD RUS debut vs T6 Dagi wrestler, solid boxing output in space, controlled on cage some R1 but good escape, TDed but immediately threatened deep triangle, tried to add armbar, multiple adjustments but couldn't get finish, fence controlled and escaped again R2, kept accumulating shots, opp got clipped/unbalanced and jumped on top w/ punches, got better posture then switched to elbows after v-long flurry for TKO W 4TH S-n ACA debut vs undef T55 Omarov 1-month later, TDed early both rnds, flexible legs to retain/regain guard, threatened armbar/oomaplata and esp triangles, got deep late R1 but opp kept enough space, gave back on fence and took short knees, escaped tight RNC R1 w/ good turn to side but couldn't get free R2, SUB L 5TH Countered whenever trying to strike vs T25 Taygibov, escaped early kick-catch TD but hurt by knee to body on own TDA, ate big GnP, rolled for leg but never close and took more shots, got butterfly guard but KOed cold by couple big rights to chin, 0-2 ACA 6TH DEC L vs s-n T2.5 grappler, just GK
     

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     Matheus Pereira

     "Pelezinho"  |  11-6-0, 1 NC

     .5<-1<-.5 Late 20s, tall, good BJJ attacks and D, 10 SUBs in 11Ws vs good BRZ noobs but some Ls to top talents, solid wrestling and good gas tank. FEN debut vs streaking regional but kneed to cup R2 for NC 2ND Year+ off, missed weight for LFA debut vs ex-prospect, struggled w/ striking esp early, ate lots of jabs+straights, KDed R1 and took hard shots on ground but enough grappling to buy time and recover, incredible reversal late to take back and threaten tight RNC but ran out of time, kept shooting mostly 2-legs R2 but couldn't get opp to ground until couple brief R3 TDs, didn't mix grappling+striking so took dmg trying to enter R2 but fresher R3 and pushed pace, added more boxing to outscore opp, some fence control and TDs but split DEC L
     

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     Asset Anarbaev

     "Namur"  |  7-1-0

     .5<-5 Sambo base, 7-0, 2KOs of noobs then 5 straight DEC incl good vet and T.5 prospect, strong wrestler 2ND 2+ years off, 135->145 for ONE debut vs promising noob grappler, 1st L by DEC
     

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     Robbie Ring

     "Razor"  |  7-1-0

     .5+<- -1.5 Early 20s, 9-0 ammy vs noobs and couple cans, 5-0 pro w/ 3KOs and a choke all <1-min vs noobs and cans then R2 KO of bad/unranked ex-UFC 2ND 90-sec triangle SUB of meh s-n debuter, 15W streak 3RD S-n DWCS 2023 vs promising larger striker, quick jabs early, few leg kicks but took harder, bad strat to brawl w/ more powerful opp, landed some hooks but took much harder, rocked by couple rights and only survived by grabbing leg when opp rushed in, took some body shots but managed to get on top, couldn't keep opp down and little dmg, hurt by more shots back on feet then desperate 1-leg stuffed, pulled guard but took hard knee to liver fro bottom half then TKOed by hammers for 1st L 4TH R2 SUB vs bad regional
     

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     Mackson Lee

     7-0-0

     .5 Mid 20s, 7-0 w/ 4KOs+3SUBs all R1/2 vs debuters and cans, 6Ws in 14 months then 4+ years off, R1 gilly vs debuter for local title
     

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     Moktar Benkaci

     "Le Kabyle"  |  21-9-0, 2 NC

     .5+<-1<-7 Early 30s w/ lots of exp, KB background, somewhat incon but usually fighting good opps and has strong Ws in 6W streak incl ranked regional GK and 2 undef noobs, 9KOs+7SUBs in 20Ws. 2.5 years off before PFL-S, NC for eye poke 2ND PFL-E vs T2.5 wrestler, missed weight, took too long to get going and had already taken dmg to lead leg and body, flash KDed R1 and hurt by right s R2+3 but v-fast recovery, less volume bec slightly slower but some nice counters esp uppercuts/hooks, on back foot too often and didn't push forward R3 when clearly behind, some good calf kicks R2 affected opp but didn't continue R3, clear DEC L, all 8Ls by DEC so v-durable 3RD S-n split DEC L vs T20 grappler Mlambo, 0-2 PFL 4TH 135->145, R1 leg kick KO vs debuter in regional return
     

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     Yuele Huang

     9-1-0

     .5<-1.5<- - -1 Early 20s, athletic, 4-0 ammy vs noobs + 6-0 pro vs meh noobs and a v-exp JM, trains @ Enbo 2ND Big overhand right to counter forward move by JM, R1 faceplant KO, 7-0 3RD Corner stop TKO W early R2 vs meh regional, 8-0 4TH 1 month later, DEC W vs regional, 9-0 +13W streak 5TH Gillyed R1 by old T.5 ex-UFC BRZ gilly-specialist, 1st L
     

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     Shane Young

     "Maraenui"  |  13-8-0

     .5<-4<-10<-20 Early 30s, 5-0 ammy and good regional KOs but some Ls, 2-3 UFC only beating weaker opps 2ND 2 years off lots of forward pressure but outstruck entire fight by undef T25 Bilder, good jab and natural power in well-thrown punches but less speed/diversity, ate lots of kicks, got in wild exchange last couple mins but ate heavier shots, got TDed and ate GnP later R1 but great sprawl+underhooks R2+3, DEC L for 3L skid 3RD Huge weight miss vs T.5 sub-specialist, closed too much space, TDed by 1-leg and gave back getting up, fought hands initially but not fast enough and couldn't escape B-T, RNCed to sleep for 1-min L, 2-5 UFC w/ 4L skid
     

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     Hilário Gomes

     "Espartano"  |  9-2-1

     .5<-1<- ~ -.5 Mid 20s, 6/7 Ws by finish incl couple decent regionals and 5-0 noob, only L to other decent regional 2ND R2 KO of good regional for 6W streak 3RD Solid striking at range vs promising regional but controlled on fence most of R1 and some of R2+3, only escaped bec ref break-ups so wrestling D concerning, lost point for fence grab, majority draw 4TH R1 KO of ex-ranked regional w/ powerful hook, 7-0-1 streak 5TH DEC L vs T2.5 to break streak
     

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     Somon Aliev

     6-0-0

     .5 6-0 all finishes mostly R1 vs debuters and bad noobs
     

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     Adli Edwards

     "Sunshine"  |  9-3-0

     .5<-2.5<-3.5<-2.5 Mid 30s, tall and defined/slim college wrestler, great ammy, split DEC L in 3rd pro fight but 7W streak since w/ mix of R1 SUBs and DEC vs variety of noobs, 3 of them promising incl local title, most recently R1 A-T of good regional in XMMA debut 2ND Mauled by T35 Pico in s-n Bellator debut, crazy toughness incl vs nasty shots to liver, eventually shut down R3 3RD Early clinch vs T20 Kamaka and good tech/positioning but strength disadv and couldn't get TDs, great scramble up when TDed, good kicks esp to legs, snapped few to body, even early R1 but retreating most of fight, got battered to liver and guard dropped then took shots to head, 1-legs ugly later rnds, TDed easily R3, good triangle set-up then scrambled free when opp took back but couldn't get on top, not enough aggression but showed some skills in all areas, DEC L for 0-2 Bellator vs int-lvl opps
     

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     Bekzat Zhassiya

     4-1-0

     .5<-1<- - -.5<-5A Early 30s, 7-2 ammy w/ 6 DEC, took 4+ years off after meh 2017 debut, came back to beat 4 good opps for 2021 IMMAF world title 2ND Pro debut vs bad debuter, clipped opp w/ right hook and threw him to ground, couple GnP on shelled-up opp for easy TKO 3RD Solid jab and sharp leg kicks early vs undef noob, overhand too big, broke free from R1 clinches but KDed twice by clipping hooks and controlled on ground, KDed/off-balance early R2, bad chin, then turned it into high-pace/wild brawl, good fence control w/ knees and few punches to body, broken up too quick by ref, TDAs to stop opp's forward movement, big hook exchanges, better stamina and good fence base control, DEC W 4TH Stayed out of range of early strikes from athletic debuter, stepped out of 1-leg TDA but KDed by clean head kick, auto-wrestling for TD, crushed opp at fence base, bursts of posture for hard elbows esp to end rnd, early clinch and body-lock TD into top half R2, passed to mount and unloaded w/ elbows+hammers for min+, heavy base to prevent bridges, TKO W, 3-0 all AP 5TH DEC W vs bad noob, 4-0 w/ 8W streak 6TH AP title shot vs undef wrestling noob, 25-min DEC L
     

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     Kenny Mokhonoana

     "Black Diamond"  |  5-1-0

     .5<-1 Late 20s, tall and athletic, lefty, 11-7 ammy but w/ 8 SUBs, 5-0 pro w/ 4 SUBs vs debuters, decent noob for UAE, R1 gilly vs promising noob in Bellator debut. Early pressure vs bad regional, couple hard straight lefts into TD on fence, avoided gilly and lots of triangles/armbars, got posture for few crushing elbows into big rights for 1st KO W 2ND DEC L vs undef v-promising can-crusher, 2-1 Bellator
     

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     Ruslan Kuyaev

     6-0-1

     .5 Late 20s, 7-0-1 (1?) w/ 5KOs+2SUBs, 6 R1, vs debuters, draw vs only regional
     

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     Deniz Ilbay

     "El Pistolero"  |  5-1-0

     .5<- -4 Late 20s, short, great pro boxer, 4-0 MMA w/ 2 R1 GnP KOs and DEC W vs noobs then R2 bulldog SUB vs promising undef noob 2ND R3 GnP KO vs noob in Oktagon debut 3RD 2 months later, armbarred R1 by promising finisher, 1st L
     

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     Francesco Patrón

     "Babyface"  |  10-2-0

     .5+-<-1.5<- -1<-.5 Mid 20s, 8-0 w/ 7 finishes vs MX noobs and cans, 1 undef noob 2ND 135->145 and has fought as high as @155, athletic w/ crisp boxing and mixes in big kicks, stunned strong regional multiple times, got over-aggressive w/ R1 gilly and ate lots of GnP, slightly wild chasing KO but convincing DEC W, 9-0 3RD Early TDAs R1+3 vs tough JM, 1-legs into cage control, got R1 TD and lots of GnP from top guard incl nice elbows, traded punches R2 but mostly retreating, some good hooks but less power and also took shots to body, hurt by everything R3 then faceplant KO for 1st L 4TH TDed every rnd vs good regional but great hips to attack armbar and scramble to top R1+2 incl brief mount R2, some top half/guard control w/ short GnP, solid boxing incl counter rights, moves laterally well but keeps head stationary, too much retreating on outside R3, some counters but caught by straights, scrambled up well from TDA, ugly/desperate TDAs late bec tired, DEC W, 7-1 LUX 5TH Title shot vs great regional vet, R3 TKO L for knee injury
     

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     Takeji Yokoyama

     5-1-0

     .5<-2.5<-.5 Late 20s, 4-0 in 9 months w/ 3 diff subs of noobs incl 1 undef then majority DEC W vs strong regional w/ much more exp, Nexus title 2ND Rizin debut vs promising regional, pulled guard off early clinch, controlled posture and wrists from bottom guard then secured armbar on 1st attempt, went belly down when opp tried to slam free, R1 SUB W, 5-0 3RD DEC L vs ex-ranked great regional
     

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     Fabrício Soares

     "Saci"  |  14-2-0

     .5<-1.5 Early 30s, jacked, 12W streak w/ tons of finishes vs meh BRZ regionals, only L in 3rd fight vs prospect, 3+ year gap then DEC W vs undef T.5 in BFS main event 2ND 1.5+ years off, LFA debut vs T10 Delano, outclassed everywhere. Power punches, didn't overswing but couldn't match head movement or footwork so almost all missed, picked apart by jabs and straights from both sides, esp struggled w/ lefty switches, grappling R1 after taking straights but reversed in clinch, good TDD but ate knees to body, cut by elbows, TDAs reversed by whizzers throughout fight, good D to prevent full back take R2 and eventual reversal when opp fell over top but just few GnP from side before swept, 1 good front choke threat in scramble but not close, gassed by R3 but still threw good volume of hard shots, much less volume/accuracy, rocked few times by straight right, good blocks on head kicks, survived but clear 27-30 DEC L
     

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     Inglesson de Lara

     7-1-0

     .5-+ Late 20s, 6-0 w/ 4 R1 KOs incl undef T.5 after beating 4 noobs, Shooto BRZ debut vs promising noob, struggled w/ opp's range on outside R1 but more pressure each rnd, started mixing in kicks and body shots, got wild R3 but landed more and unhurt by counters, enough for split DEC W 2ND 1st L by DEC to promising/streaking regional 3RD R2 KO vs debuter
     

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     David Zoula

     3-1-0

     .5<- - -2<-10A Mid 20s, 12-0 w/ 4KOs+2SUBs, beat 4 strong undef prospects all DECs, couple reality-style tourney Ws, pro KB W 2ND R1 KO vs debuter in pro debut 3RD 90-sec KO vs s-n bad noob, 2-0 4TH 2 months later, R1 GnP KO vs noob 5TH 155->145 for local title shot, 25-min DEC L vs undef noob
     

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     Lucas Corbage

     "Lubera"  |  11-2-0

     .5<-2 Mid 30s, dominated weak comp in ARG for 10-0 but KOed R1 of Combate cameo for 1st L. 2+ years off, R1 bulldog choke SUB of T2.5 for big upset and FFC title 2ND 1.5 years off, local title shot vs great EURO regional, KOed R3 by punch to GnP
     

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     Ryan MacDonald

     "Main Event"  |  11-3-0

     .5<- -2.5 Early 30s, solid ammy, 10-0 regionals but mostly JMs and cans, 0-2 UFC, regional rebound w/ R3 KO of JM 2ND 1.5 years off, 140->145 for regional title shot, DEC L vs good streaking regional
     

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     Giuseppe Ruggeri

     "Gear Fifth"  |  8-1-0

     .5<-3.5<-1.5<- -.5 Mid 20s, 7-0 finishes w/ SUB or GnP and few DEC mixed in vs decent vets and noobs in Italy 2ND DEC W vs GK in CW debut, 8-0 3RD 2 years off, KOed R2 by punches vs JM for 1st L
     

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     Leonardo Hudson

     "Baby Machine"  |  8-1-0

     .5+<- -2.5 Early 20s, 7-0 w/ 4KOs+2gillys vs noobs, most recent undef sub-specialist noob, big power adv and hurt opp to body and head w/ hooks, crosses, uppercuts, solid TDD and threatened triangle off back when TDed late R1, had opp repeatedly rocked R2, didn't rush finish and maybe could have more urgency but got R3 KO 2ND W vs can, 8-0 but legit ? 3RD 125->130, split DEC L vs solid regional 4TH 130->145, 80-sec head kick KO vs can
     

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     Hamza Kooheji

     12-3-0

     .5<- -4.5<- -8.5 Early 30s, w/ Brave since beginning, lots of DEC W vs prospects and good regionals, finished in both Ls to good opps 2ND 25-min split DEC L vs T30 Katona in Brave title shot 3RD 135->145 for DEC W vs solid regional 4TH Year+ off, RNCed R3 by ok BRZ regional
     

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     Anthony Gutierrez

     "Shark Bait"  |  12-3-0

     .5 Early 30s, finisher esp w/ triangle, 5W streak mostly DEC incl solid regional, some bad DEC Ls, 1-0 TUF but failed weight cut to 135. No fights since 2019
     

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     Tarcizio Gomes

     "Pedra"  |  10-5-0

     .5<-1<-.5 Mid 20s, athletic, BJJ creds and good Ws w/ 8/10Ws by KO but needs more consistency. Dominated across board by great prospect, KDed numerous times.